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More Stats for #9- Thrift to Lower Black - Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

3.9 miles

Distance

773 ft

Climb

-772 ft

Descent

2,903 ft

High Point

CLASSIC! Do not miss this one! Leaving from the Bottom of Lower Black parking lot, ride up the gravel and pass the rocky exit of Lower Black on your left as you climb up Thrift Cove! At the fork stay left to continue up Thrift Cove. Don't worry it does eventually end! Promise!
After a short descent, the real Lower Black downhill begins as you get to the intersection with the middle section of Black (look to the right and up!)
Enjoy your ride down Lower Black crossing bridges and small rock gardens while riding berms all the way down to the end- popping out on the gravel with a nice armored rock section. From there you can go ahead and do another lap! OR Head back to the parking lot where you started.

Detailed Description

#9- Thrift to Lower Black - Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 773 ft with a max elevation of 2,903 ft then descends -772 ft.

Pisgah Area SORBA
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Pisgah Area SORBA (www.pisgahareasorba.org)

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Riding area

Brevard
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

321

Black Mountain Trail (Lower)

Thrift Cove FS5061

Grassy Road Trail

Thrift Cove FS5061

Black Mountain Trail (Lower)

Avg time

44 min 46 sec
Altitude min

2,157 ft
Altitude start

2,157 ft
Altitude end

2,159 ft
Grade max

-40.8%
Grade min

24%
Distance climb

2 miles
Distance down

2 miles
Distance flat

673 ft

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trail	date	description
Black Mountain Trail (Lower)	Dec 3, 2023 @ 1:03am Dec 3, 2023	Wet and muddy from recent rain
Thrift Cove FS5061	Dec 3, 2023 @ 1:03am Dec 3, 2023
Grassy Road Trail	Nov 12, 2023 @ 5:54am Nov 12, 2023