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16.0 miles
Distance
2,286 ft
Climb
-3,164 ft
Descent
4,851 ft
High Point
-877 ft
Altitude change
2,283 ft
Altitude min
3,160 ft
Altitude start
2,283 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-53.8%
Grade max
53.8%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
4,416 ft
Distance flat
The classic Laurel Mountain Pilot loop
Detailed Description
Laurel/Pilot is a 16 mile popular expert route located near Mills River North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,286 ft with a max elevation of 4,851 ft then descends -3,164 ft.
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time2 hr 42 min
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Altitude change-877 ft
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Altitude min2,283 ft
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Altitude start3,160 ft
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Altitude end2,283 ft
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Climb2,286 ft
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Descent-3,164 ft
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Grade-1%
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Grade max-53.8%
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Grade min53.8%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat4,416 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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- Bike east on Yellow Gap Road.
- Continue for 500 meters.
- Bike east on Yellow Gap Road.
- Continue for 3 kilometers.
- Bike southeast on Yellow Gap Road.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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Pilot Rock Shredding - Pisgah National Forest - Asheville NC - Following the local rippers
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Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:09am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Aug 23, 2026 | ||||
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