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12.1 miles
Distance
2,276 ft
Climb
-2,280 ft
Descent
4,170 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,157 ft
Altitude min
2,161 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
-108.1%
Grade max
100.2%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,280 ft
Distance flat
Shuttle loop from top parking lot to lower parking lot for the Black Mountain Upper Upper to Lower
Detailed Description
Black Mountain Loop - Shuttle Loop is a 12 mile 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 7 trails. This route climbs 2,276 ft with a max elevation of 4,170 ft then descends -2,280 ft.
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Altitude min2,157 ft
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Altitude start2,161 ft
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Altitude end2,159 ft
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Climb2,276 ft
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Descent-2,280 ft
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Grade max-108.1%
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Grade min100.2%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2,280 ft
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| 853 ft | |||||
| 338 ft |
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Is Black Mountain Trail WORTH THE SUFFER? Mountain Biking in Pisgah, NC
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Is Black Mountain Trail WORTH THE SUFFER? Mountain Biking in Pisgah, NC
trail: Black Mountain Trail (Upper)
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