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      The trail is a 10-foot wide paved path for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and others utilizing non-motorized transportation. It winds for nearly 5.3 miles, one-way, through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the river. The terrain can be flat or slightly hilly. In addition to the wooden bridges, including one covered bridge, there is over 1,000 feet of boardwalk through the marsh and wetlands along the trail.
      Along the trail are interpretive signs explaining the wildlife and plant life found in the area. There are more than 700 species of plants and trees, and 150 species of birds. The River Trail area is also home to an unusual combination and diversity of hardwood trees. Frogs, lizards and turtles are common sights, with an occasional deer.
      A trail head named in honor of Moses Mathis was constructed at the start of Phase 2B, located at Clark Park and officially opened in December, 2014. The trail is designated as part of the East Coast Greenway. The Greenway is a series of urban trails and greenways that will eventually connect from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida, similar to the Appalachian Trail.
      Just under three miles of the Cape Fear Mountain Bike Trail is now accessible off of the CFRT. Access is located 1 mile north of Clark Park traveling towards Methodist College (not far from the intersection with Eastwood Avenue). It consists of two sections on opposite sides of the trail. The first half mile is more technical with tighter turns and rollers, suitable for experienced riders. After crossing the CFRT it becomes a meandering woodland trail for beginners.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: Municipal Park
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      Access Info:
      Parking at Clark Park and Jordan Soccer Complex
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 6, 2024

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      7
      Trails Mountain Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      6
      Trails Trail Running
      6
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      681 ft
      Total Vertical
      167 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      213 ft
      Reports
      39
      Photos
      27
      Ridden Counter
      445

      Popular Cape Fear River Trail Mountain Biking Trails

      Cape Fear River Trail Mountain Bike Routes

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      Cape Fear Every Trail
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      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Cape Fear River Trail Mountain Bike

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      Jun 29, 2024 @ 10:58am
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      Videos of Cape Fear River Trail Mountain Bike

      Copperhead Trails
      trail: Copperhead
      3:16 | 141 | Feb 11, 2018
      Copperhead Trails
      trail: Copperhead
      0:47 | 56 | Feb 11, 2018
      Copperhead Trails
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      0:26 | 32 | Jan 9, 2018
      Copperhead Trails
      trail: Copperhead
      0:17 | 36 | Jan 9, 2018
      Copperhead Trails
      trail: Copperhead
      9:03 | 52 | Jan 4, 2018
      Copperhead Trails
      trail: Copperhead
      9:03 | 91 | Jun 3, 2016
      Cape Fear River Trail has not yet recovered...
      9:15 | 426 | Jan 18, 2019 , Fayetteville
      Cape Fear River Trail has not yet recovered...
      9:15 | 341 | Dec 21, 2018 , Fayetteville

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      Recent Comments

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      MrGoatBeardyhxJF1trailPorta House LoopRalph, also a great to learn not to get...
      Nov 2, 2024 @ 8:12am
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      jaredbryanreportPorta House LoopIt's cleared of branches and there is not much...
      May 19, 2024 @ 12:34pm
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      MTBCorey77trailRiverside 1Super fun fast and fun!! There’s a big tree...
      May 3, 2023 @ 3:58pm
      May 3, 2023
      Ralph-FonztrailPorta House LoopGood trail for beginners
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 7:38pm
      Aug 6, 2022
      Ralph-FonztrailGreen BrierFun trail to finish up the day. Flowey
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 7:37pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike716 miles682 ft4 miles167 ft
      #6,364#2,74927391546
      Hike615 miles643 ft4 miles167 ft
      #4,437#2,2083910
      Trail Running615 miles643 ft4 miles167 ft
      #4,455#2,2113915
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