Cumberland Trail—Rock Creek Segment - Trail Running
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Cumberland Trail Running
Rodger Ling

Cumerland Trail Cascade.
Rodger Ling

Cumerland Trail Running, Ladder.
Rodger Ling

Cumberland trail running view.
Rodger Ling
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Summary
Running on the Cumberland Trail is rarely easy, but the rewards are great. The Rock Creek Loop and Trail offer a variety of terrain that will interest runners of all levels.
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Distance
5.0 miles
3.5 to 5.4 miles (loop trail or shuttle end-to-end) or 10.8 miles (out and back). Options to continue south on Cumberland Trail for epic distances.
Destination Distance From Downtown
23.4 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
Moderately difficult with some rock-hopping and steep climbs
Time To Complete
3 hours
1 - 4 hours depending on distance
Seasonality
All Seasons
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