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50.0 miles
Distance
6,372 ft
Climb
-6,374 ft
Descent
4,032 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
2,126 ft
Altitude min
2,132 ft
Altitude start
2,129 ft
Altitude end
-95.9%
Grade max
48.3%
Grade min
26 miles
Distance climb
20 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
Open 50 is a true all terrain bike adventure. It is going to be a hoot
Detailed Description
Open 50 is a 50 mile popular intermediate route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 6,372 ft with a max elevation of 4,032 ft then descends -6,374 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 8, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 19, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance50 miles
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min2,126 ft
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Altitude start2,132 ft
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Altitude end2,129 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-6,374 ft
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Grade max-95.9%
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Grade min48.3%
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Distance climb26 miles
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Distance down20 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Trail Conditions
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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![Sickest Ride In Pisgah? Mountain Biking Black...]()
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Sickest Ride In Pisgah? Mountain Biking Black Mountain | Brevard, NC
trail: Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper)
14:10 | 78 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jan 8, 2026
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This Is Why You MTB in Pisgah
trail: Avery Creek Trail
14:58 | 285 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 15, 2024
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