more stats
1,939 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
799 ft
Altitude min
874 ft
Altitude max
799 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1,503 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
Avg time

Cable Ferry Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Park
    Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16255 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6031 in E-Biking
    • #326842 in Trail Running
    • #337970 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Catawba County Parks and Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Cable Ferry is a 1,939 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Sherrills Ford North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 82 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 124 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 426 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cable Ferry located?
      Cable Ferry is located in Mountain Creek Park, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.61202, -81.02449.
      ▼ How hard is Cable Ferry?
      Cable Ferry is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cable Ferry?
      Cable Ferry has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 799 ft to 874 ft.
      ▼ Is Cable Ferry a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cable Ferry is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cable Ferry?
      Cable Ferry is 1,939 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cable Ferry?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cable Ferry. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cable Ferry? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cable Ferry are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cable Ferry?
      The estimated time to ride Cable Ferry is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,939 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cable Ferry?
      Cable Ferry is a very popular trail. There have been 2,571 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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