14.2 miles
Distance
2,719 ft
Climb
-2,726 ft
Descent
4,170 ft
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Clawhammer Up, Down Black Mountain, Up Grassy to Lower Sycamore.

Detailed Description
Clawhammer Up, Black Mountain Right Down is a 14 mile moderately popular expert route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,719 ft with a max elevation of 4,170 ft then descends -2,726 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Bracken Preserve
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Ridelogs
    19
More Stats for Clawhammer Up, Black Mountain Right Down mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 0 min
  • Altitude change
    -6 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,150 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,158 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,152 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -108.1%
  • Grade min
    100.2%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,349 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Clawhammer Road
Sep 28, 2023 @ 4:56am
Sep 28, 2023
Grassy Road Trail
Sep 14, 2023 @ 5:30pm
Sep 14, 2023
Sycamore Cove Trail
Sep 14, 2023 @ 5:29pm
Sep 14, 2023
Black Mountain Trail (Lower)
Sep 14, 2023 @ 8:34am
Sep 14, 2023
Thrift Cove FS5061
Jul 15, 2023 @ 6:35am
Jul 15, 2023
Clear run down with no issues.
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