4.9 miles
Distance
635 ft
Climb
-541 ft
Descent
1,238 ft
High Point
92 ft
Altitude change
1,041 ft
Altitude min
1,079 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,684 ft
Distance flat

Dark Mtn clockwise loop at Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkesboro NC

Detailed Description
Dark Mtn Loop CW is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Wilkesboro 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 635 ft with a max elevation of 1,238 ft then descends -541 ft.
Tags
Lake

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Northwest North Carolina MTB Alliance (ridenwnctrails.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 5 min
  • Altitude min
    1,041 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,079 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,171 ft
  • Climb
    635 ft
  • Descent
    -541 ft
  • Grade
    0.4%
  • Grade max
    -30.2%
  • Grade min
    25.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,684 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    17
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Dark Mountain higher Quality
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Dark Mountain higher Quality
4:13 | 533 | comments: 5 | favs: 0
Oct 18, 2008
Short clip.. This is a very sweet trail.. Couldnt get very much good video b/c we were too busy riding. Ill get some better vid next time we go.
Dark Mountain in Wilkesboro, NC
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Dark Mountain in Wilkesboro, NC
0:41 | 457 | comments: 0 | favs: 1
Sep 1, 2010
Just a short clip of our weekend at Dark Mountain. Music by Intro: The XX

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