more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dupont State Recreational Forest
    Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98852 in Trail Running
    • #96445 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    NCFS

Cascade Loop is a combinaiton of Cascade Trail and Pine Tree Trail which was a change done by DuPont State Recreational Forest in 2020.

Disclaimer

Not recommended for equestrians

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 107 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 638 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Sep 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      16:16 | 165 | Nov 2, 2025 , Cedar Mountain
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      0:10 | 345 | May 1, 2021 , Cedar Mountain

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Trail Products

      4.2 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 8%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      3otters
      Great mix of technical features and some flow and amazing scenery.
      gloverb103 gloverb103
      This trail is definitely better counter-clockwise and seems most often ridden that direction. It has a great DH segment from just past the intersection w/ Longside riding North until you hit Staton Rd
      906Yooper906 906Yooper906
      I prefer riding this trail counter clockwise

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade Loop?
      Cascade Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cascade Loop?
      Cascade Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cascade Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Cascade Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade Loop?
      Cascade Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,678 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,053 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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