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2,191 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
2,277 ft
Altitude min
2,414 ft
Altitude max
2,414 ft
Altitude start
2,279 ft
Altitude end
-8.697%
Grade max
0.952%
Grade min
132 ft
Distance climb
2,060 ft
Distance down
00:02:58
Avg time

479H Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    479H
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112737 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152541 in Trail Running
    • #149826 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #736 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,559 in Trail Running
    • #1,774 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

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AI Generated Description

479H is a 2,191 ft moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bent Creek North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 1 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 24.5 km average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 21.0 km avg distance
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  • 604 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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479H Trail Reports

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Feb 22, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/New_York)
Feb 22, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail Multiple trees down across the trail just above the Explorer Connector turn off.
Mar 16, 2024 @ 7:39am
Mar 16, 2024
Oct 24, 2023 @ 9:24am
Oct 24, 2023
May 30, 2023 @ 3:20am
May 30, 2023
Apr 10, 2023 @ 9:15pm
Apr 10, 2023
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on Feb 22, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Directions to 479h trailhead (35.465800, -82.643940)
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      Dec 16, 2023 @ 5:24am
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      North & South. North side fun and a south side run.
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      Neb 08/06/20
      9 miles • 630 ft • 31 •
      For our ride! Kale's first - making it easy.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 479H located?
      479H is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.4658, -82.64394.
      ▼ How hard is 479H?
      479H is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 479H?
      479H has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,277 ft to 2,414 ft.
      ▼ Is 479H a point to point trail?
      479H is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 479H?
      479H is 2,191 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 479H?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 479H. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 479H?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 479H are:
      • March (33 activities)
      • April (29 activities)
      • June (27 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access 479H? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 479H are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 479H?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 479H. The trail is 2,191 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 479H?
      479H is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,187 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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