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2.9 miles
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-354 ft
Descent
00:21:56
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
2,634 ft
Altitude min
2,887 ft
Altitude max
2,721 ft
Altitude start
2,726 ft
Altitude end
-19.6%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:21:56
Avg time
Cascade Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDupont State Recreational Forest
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Cascade Loop is a combinaiton of Cascade Trail and Pine Tree Trail which was a change done by DuPont State Recreational Forest in 2020.
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Not recommended for equestrians
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 92 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 606 rides
- Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Directions to cascade-loop trailhead
(35.189480, -82.636320)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cascade Loop
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Where is Cascade Loop located?
Cascade Loop is located in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Dupont State Recreational Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.18948, -82.63632.
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How hard is Cascade Loop?
Cascade Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cascade Loop?
Cascade Loop has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 354 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,634 ft to 2,887 ft.
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Is Cascade Loop a point to point trail?
Cascade Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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