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21.2 miles
Distance
3,722 ft
Climb
-3,719 ft
Descent
4,846 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
2,220 ft
Altitude min
2,220 ft
Altitude start
2,224 ft
Altitude end
-59.9%
Grade max
106.7%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
856 ft
Distance flat
Up Laurel Mountrail (6-7 mile climb), followed by mostly downhill on Pilot Rock back to car. Some gravel road climbing and descending to get to/from car
Detailed Description
Laurel-Pilot loop is a 21 mile moderately popular expert route located near Mills River North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 3,722 ft with a max elevation of 4,846 ft then descends -3,719 ft.
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Stats
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Distance21 miles
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Avg time5 hr 23 min
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Altitude min2,220 ft
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Altitude start2,220 ft
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Altitude end2,224 ft
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Climb3,722 ft
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Descent-3,719 ft
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Grade max-59.9%
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Grade min106.7%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat856 ft
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Trails in Route
| 774 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4,593 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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