3.5 miles
Distance
451 ft
Climb
-448 ft
Descent
3,064 ft
High Point

Loop to ride big rock downhill

Detailed Description
Cedar/Big Rock Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular expert route located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 451 ft with a max elevation of 3,064 ft then descends -448 ft.
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22 Reviews & Comments

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ryanridessc (Aug 18, 2022 at 7:53)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
If crossing river, I'd go to the furthest right you can. Not gonna lie, it's very slippery and a bit nerve racking to cross. Crossed it this past weekend. On the right side the rock has a slight upslope you can push against the current very slightly. Probably easier if you keep your shoes on but I'm not a fan of biking with 10lbs 5 10s for the rest of the day
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ryanridessc (Aug 18, 2022 at 7:53)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
If crossing river, I'd go to the furthest right you can. Not gonna lie, it's very slippery and a bit nerve racking to cross. Crossed it this past weekend. On the right side the rock has a slight upslope you can push against the current very slightly. Probably easier if you keep your shoes on but I'm not a fan of biking with 10lbs 5 10s for the rest of the day
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ryanridessc (Aug 18, 2022 at 7:53)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
If crossing river, I'd go to the furthest right you can. Not gonna lie, it's very slippery and a bit nerve racking to cross. Crossed it this past weekend. On the right side the rock has a slight upslope you can push against the current very slightly. Probably easier if you keep your shoes on but I'm not a fan of biking with 10lbs 5 10s for the rest of the day
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dswally65 (Oct 19, 2022 at 6:24)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Try this next time: take off your shoes and walk across in your socks...the socks really do a good job of sticking to the rocks. I always bring another pair of socks and change them out after crossing. Just squeeze out the wet pair and stick them in your pack.
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dswally65 (Oct 19, 2022 at 6:24)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Try this next time: take off your shoes and walk across in your socks...the socks really do a good job of sticking to the rocks. I always bring another pair of socks and change them out after crossing. Just squeeze out the wet pair and stick them in your pack.
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dswally65 (Oct 19, 2022 at 6:24)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Try this next time: take off your shoes and walk across in your socks...the socks really do a good job of sticking to the rocks. I always bring another pair of socks and change them out after crossing. Just squeeze out the wet pair and stick them in your pack.
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racerxmtb (May 28, 2022 at 12:28)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Little River impassable after heavy rain this week.
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racerxmtb (May 28, 2022 at 12:28)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Little River impassable after heavy rain this week.
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racerxmtb (May 28, 2022 at 12:28)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Little River impassable after heavy rain this week.
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etasber (Apr 28, 2022 at 22:04)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Basically, a dead end not specified as a dead end. No bridge over fast-flowing creek over slupery rocks.
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etasber (Apr 28, 2022 at 22:04)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Basically, a dead end not specified as a dead end. No bridge over fast-flowing creek over slupery rocks.
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etasber (Apr 28, 2022 at 22:04)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Basically, a dead end not specified as a dead end. No bridge over fast-flowing creek over slupery rocks.
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bertkuyrk (Apr 11, 2022 at 12:40)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
You can cross with your socks on
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bertkuyrk (Apr 11, 2022 at 12:40)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
You can cross with your socks on
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bertkuyrk (Apr 11, 2022 at 12:40)
Trail Corn Mill Shoals Trail
You can cross with your socks on
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savesthejade (Feb 25, 2022 at 10:31)
Trail Cedar Rock Trail
What a wonderful slabby trail, including the climb. Hopefully a few more steep slab lines can find their way onto the trail system. This felt like a little taste of squamish in NC!
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SirWilhelm (Aug 2, 2021 at 21:39)
Trail Cedar Rock Trail
This trail if ridden CCW is a blast to climb. It's tech, smooth and doable. Also if it's a little wet out the rock stays grippy! The downhill is fun and the top is super cool.
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SirWilhelm (Aug 2, 2021 at 21:37)
Trail Big Rock Trail
This is one of my favorite trails. From the natural and rugged beauty to the rock drops (most with ride-arounds) to a few rocks you can jump/double into step-downs. Enjoy!
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ivy-likes-trees-2 (Jan 29, 2021 at 13:03)
Trail Big Rock Trail
This is an amazing trail. I rode it as an out and back. It’s really fun trying to make it up the rock features, and bombing back down is even better. This is a must-ride in the area.
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hedmisten (Nov 20, 2017 at 13:12)
Trail Cedar Rock Trail
Where do most of you park if you are trying to get up to Cedar quickly?
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Bennnnnn (Nov 22, 2017 at 13:09)
Trail Cedar Rock Trail
Corn Mill Shoals parking lot
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hedmisten (Nov 28, 2017 at 8:48)
Trail Cedar Rock Trail
Thanks bud!
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More Stats for Cedar/Big Rock Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    3 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,644 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,719 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,723 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.9%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,552 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Cedar Rock Trail
Mar 10, 2023 @ 9:16pm
Mar 10, 2023
DuPont fire staff decided to drive a UTV up the trail rather than walk their burn line. Probably can't complain about trail wear and tear anymore.
Big Rock Trail
Mar 10, 2023 @ 9:16pm
Mar 10, 2023
Little River
Mar 10, 2023 @ 9:16pm
Mar 10, 2023
Corn Mill Shoals Trail
Jan 20, 2023 @ 11:39pm
Jan 20, 2023
It’s a dirt road. ‘Nuf said
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