11.8 miles
Distance
672 ft
Climb
-676 ft
Descent
598 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
468 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Outer loop of the Brumley Forest trails connecting most of the trail system.

Detailed Description
Brumley Forest Outer Loop is a 12 mile popular easy route located near Chapel Hill North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 672 ft with a max elevation of 598 ft then descends -676 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 13 min
  • Altitude min
    468 ft
  • Altitude start
    535 ft
  • Altitude end
    531 ft
  • Climb
    672 ft
  • Descent
    -676 ft
  • Grade max
    -12.6%
  • Grade min
    11.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

10 Reviews & Comments

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Brumley Forest is the flowiest trail in the RDU area as of today. It's not overtly technical you gain speed and momentum in a lot of places.

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, CX, Trials
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    709
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
243
mtb
499
mtb
236
mtb
351

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