Pinhoti Trail vs Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake"
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Pinhoti Trail | Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake" | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 313 mi504 km | 7.2 mi12 km |
| Elevation gain | 13,510 ft4,118 m | 597 ft182 m |
| Typical duration | 20 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Regional | Regional |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best from October to November | Best from October to October |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Pinhoti Trail vs Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake": which should you hike?
At 313 mi504 km, Pinhoti Trail is the longer route — roughly 306 mi492 km more than Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake" (7.2 mi12 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake" is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.