Ridge to Rails - Old Fort, NC

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort, NC, is a three-distance trail weekend offering a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k through the Old Fort Gateway Trail system and Mill Creek Valley. The 50k forms a single loop over a mix of classic and new trails, delivering sweeping mountain views, fast downhills, and technical sections along Star Gap, Bernard Mountain, Kitsuma, and Copper Ridge. The half is a net-downhill point-to-point from the Blue Ridge crest to Camp Grier, with multiple vistas and substantial descent over 13 miles.

The 10k provides a scenic, beginner-friendly loop linking most of the new trails. Elevation: 50k ~5,700 ft; half ~1,200 ft; 10k ~750 ft. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.