8.5 miles
Distance
1,670 ft
Climb
-1,712 ft
Descent
3,503 ft
High Point

All the way from town, up into the hills. Never set foot in a motorized vehicle

Detailed Description
Bracken Mountain From Town is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,670 ft with a max elevation of 3,503 ft then descends -1,712 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for Bracken Mountain From Town mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 8 min
  • Altitude min
    2,198 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,266 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,224 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -42.5%
  • Grade min
    51.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,044 ft
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