39.1 miles
Distance
2,556 ft
Climb
-2,464 ft
Descent
802 ft
High Point

Bike Route that connects the US National Whitewater Center to Rocky Branch in Belmont to Carolina Thread Trail in Cramerton to South Fork Trail in McAdenville to Postan Park in Lowell, NC

Detailed Description
40th Route is a 39 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Charlotte North Carolina. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 2,556 ft with a max elevation of 802 ft then descends -2,464 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 40th Route mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    20 hr 20 min
  • Altitude change
    92 ft
  • Altitude min
    569 ft
  • Altitude start
    624 ft
  • Altitude end
    715 ft
  • Grade max
    -30.6%
  • Grade min
    47.9%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    12 miles
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