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3,665 ft
Distance
-574 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-574 ft
Altitude change
1,202 ft
Altitude min
1,776 ft
Altitude max
1,776 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade
-54%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
3,665 ft
Distance down
00:06:03
Avg time

Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green River Game Lands
    Columbus, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #247528 in Trail Running
    • #259664 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

It's best to ride this trail from top to bottom, otherwise, your climb will be almost all hike-a-bike. This trail begins as an offshoot of the Turkey Gut trail. It's very steep and you'll be on the brakes quite a bit. There are roots-a-plenty as you drop down the trail with a few tight turns along the way. Almost near the bottom is a series of rock-laden switchbacks that only the most advanced riders can manage

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bluff Trail Reports

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Apr 20, 2023 @ 8:07pm
Apr 20, 2023
Mar 3, 2023 @ 2:42pm
Mar 3, 2023
 One additional tree down, but rideable
Nov 13, 2022 @ 3:06pm
Nov 13, 2022
 Leaf choked
May 6, 2021 @ 8:31am
May 6, 2021
Nov 8, 2020 @ 10:25am
Nov 8, 2020
 Multiple trees down and impassable in spots.
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on Apr 20, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      charmiller charmiller
      Has been destroyed. I’m sure Helene did a number on this one but the forest service made the decision to go up and cut this into a double track with an excavator. No longer the fun singletrack I loved.
      bicyclezero bicyclezero
      Rowdy downhill that makes you think twice in leaf season

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluff located?
      Bluff is located in Green River Game Lands, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Green River Game Lands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27569, -82.31666.
      ▼ How hard is Bluff?
      Bluff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff?
      The trail has 574 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,202 ft to 1,776 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluff a point to point trail?
      Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluff?
      Bluff is 3,665 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bluff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bluff. The trail is 3,665 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bluff?
      Bluff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 856 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 831 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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