17.0 miles
Distance
2,239 ft
Climb
-2,239 ft
Descent
3,562 ft
High Point

this is a crash course in downhill short on time

Detailed Description
Bennett Gap / Thrift Cove Black Half is a 17 mile less popular expert route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 2,239 ft with a max elevation of 3,562 ft then descends -2,239 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    5
More Stats for Bennett Gap / Thrift Cove Black Half mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    2,135 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,135 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,136 ft
  • Grade max
    -59%
  • Grade min
    36.4%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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