8.4 miles
Distance
1,020 ft
Climb
-606 ft
Descent
2,747 ft
High Point
414 ft
Altitude change
2,309 ft
Altitude min
2,327 ft
Altitude start
2,740 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
32.2%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,812 ft
Distance flat

Falls with ridgeline to finish

Detailed Description
Falls is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 1,020 ft with a max elevation of 2,747 ft then descends -606 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 28, 2026)

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Pisgah Area SORBA (www.pisgahareasorba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 40 min
  • Altitude change
    414 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,309 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,327 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,740 ft
  • Climb
    1,020 ft
  • Descent
    -606 ft
  • Grade
    0.9%
  • Grade max
    -19.9%
  • Grade min
    32.2%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,812 ft

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