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1.4 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:12:28
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,655 ft
Altitude min
1,778 ft
Altitude max
1,768 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
2,831 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
1,572 ft
Distance flat
00:12:28
Avg time

Catawba View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Old Fort Gateway Trail System
    Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    E5
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2199 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120313 in Trail Running
    • #109539 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #24 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,234 in Trail Running
    • #1,349 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    United States Forest Service

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AI Generated Description

Catawba View is ranked #24 for mountain biking in North Carolina. It is a 1 mile popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Old Fort North Carolina. Highlights include views. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 166 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsFamily friendlyViews

Trail Supporters

  • Sponsor
  • Terra Tek Trails
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 186 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 393 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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      Catawaba View, Old Fort Gateway Trails
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      10:18 | 229 | May 29, 2026 , Old Fort
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      1 Review & Comments

      olijuice
      Do this counterclockwise. Trailforks says clockwise, but it's a lot of climbs. I talked to a local who said he was here when they were building the trail and they designed it to be run counterclockwise.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catawba View located?
      Catawba View is located in Old Fort Gateway Trail System, Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Old Fort Gateway Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.64842, -82.17513.
      ▼ How hard is Catawba View?
      Catawba View is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catawba View?
      Catawba View has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,655 ft to 1,778 ft.
      ▼ Is Catawba View a point to point trail?
      Catawba View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catawba View?
      Catawba View is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catawba View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catawba View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Catawba View?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Catawba View are:
      • July (75 activities)
      • September (44 activities)
      • October (42 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Catawba View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catawba View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catawba View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Catawba View. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Catawba View?
      Catawba View is a very popular trail. There have been 899 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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