4.9 miles
Distance
629 ft
Climb
-630 ft
Descent
2,730 ft
High Point

An easy ride that you could take a new rider on, and one that your kids might really enjoy. The singletrack is fairly easy, and not very rough. Ridgeline is a great introduction for new riders, as the downhill does not require heavy braking or an advanced skill set.

Detailed Description
Bike Transylvania: Jim Branch to Ridgeline is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 629 ft with a max elevation of 2,730 ft then descends -630 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Cedar Mountain
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Ridelogs
    828
More Stats for Bike Transylvania: Jim Branch to Ridgeline mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    55 min 37 sec
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,309 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,327 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,326 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.7%
  • Grade min
    20%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,352 ft
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Ridgeline
Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:28am
3 days
Trail was in good shape 4/26 even after the recent rain. Some braking bumps and chatter but overall still riding smooth and fast.
Jim Branch
Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:28am
3 days
Trail was in good shape 4/26 even after the recent rain.
Hooker Creek Trail
Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:28am
3 days
Trail was in good shape 4/26 even after the recent rain.
Buck Forest Road
Jan 20, 2025 @ 7:25am
Jan 20, 2025
Significant freeze-thaw
Lake Imaging Road
Jan 4, 2025 @ 12:03pm
Jan 4, 2025
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  • By BikeTransylvania & contributors
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