more stats
2,217 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
-299 ft
Altitude change
2,687 ft
Altitude min
2,986 ft
Altitude max
2,986 ft
Altitude start
2,687 ft
Altitude end
-13.497%
Grade
-42.156%
Grade max
8.627%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
1,960 ft
Distance down
60 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Bad Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woods Mountain
    Woodlawn, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #258172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #346576 in Trail Running
    • #362702 in Hiking
    • #29418 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,239 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,781 in Trail Running
    • #2,876 in Hiking
    • #178 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service, Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Ranger District

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AI Generated Description

Bad Fork is a 2,217 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Woodlawn North Carolina. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 13 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Faint trail

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Bad Fork Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2021 @ 12:48pm
Jun 12, 2021
Tree across the trail
May 5, 2021 @ 10:06am
May 5, 2021
Lots of loose debris on the trail, maybe recently cleared? 2 trees down
May 18, 2019 @ 8:50am
May 18, 2019
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      abovejl abovejl
      Very thick and brushy. 2 trees down across the trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bad Fork located?
      Bad Fork is located in Woods Mountain, Woodlawn, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Woods Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.77305, -82.11751.
      ▼ How hard is Bad Fork?
      Bad Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.497%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bad Fork?
      Bad Fork has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,687 ft to 2,986 ft.
      ▼ Is Bad Fork a point to point trail?
      Bad Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bad Fork?
      Bad Fork is 2,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bad Fork?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bad Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bad Fork?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bad Fork are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bad Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bad Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bad Fork?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bad Fork. The trail is 2,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bad Fork?
      Bad Fork is a moderately popular trail. There have been 141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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