11.4 miles
Distance
1,970 ft
Climb
-1,974 ft
Descent
3,536 ft
High Point
CHUNKY AND FAST!!! BIG HITS!!!!
Park in the Thrift Cove parking area at the base of the Black Mountain Trail.
Head West on HWY 276 and Turn right onto Avery Creek Road.
Climb Avery Creek till you see the horse stables and take a right onto Clawhammer.
You will come to a 3 way and take a right onto Maxwell.
The NExt Intersection is Middle Bacl Mountain Have a short climb to begin then SEND IT!!!
When you exit Lower black take a left up Thrift cove.
Climb till the trail Y's and take a right onto Grassy Road Trail.
Next intersection take a right onto Sycamore.
Sycamore wil end you back onto HWY 276 so take a right and youll be back to the car in no time!
Detailed Description
Avery->Clawhammer->Maxwell->Middle->Lower->Grassy->Sycamore is a 11 mile popular expert route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,970 ft with a max elevation of 3,536 ft then descends -1,974 ft.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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More Stats for Avery->Clawhammer->Maxwell->Middle->Lower->Grassy->Sycamore mountain bike route
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Avg time1 hr 51 min
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Altitude min2,142 ft
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Altitude start2,159 ft
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Altitude end2,159 ft
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Grade max-56%
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Grade min41.2%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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This Is Why You MTB in Pisgah
trail: Avery Creek Trail
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Jul 15, 2024
Cased aAvery Creek gap
trail: Avery Creek Trail
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May 17, 2024
20 foot gap, was wet, not enough speed
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