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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
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Riding AreaGreen River Game Lands
Columbus, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNorth 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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- 9 miles avg distance
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Directions to bluff-87385 trailhead
(35.275690, -82.316660)
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14 miles • 3,075 ft • 7 •
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Nearby Trails
- Stair Step Falls 1,312 ft
- Bear Branch 4,518 ft
- Turkey Gut 1 mile
- Green River Cove 1 mile
- Long Ridge 2 miles
Green River Game Lands
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff
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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.
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How hard is Bluff?
Bluff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.7%.
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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.
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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.
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