more stats
4,984 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
39 ft
Altitude min
47 ft
Altitude max
39 ft
Altitude start
43 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
1,447 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
2,290 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Cates Bay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Myrtle Beach
    , South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve fire roads

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cates Bay located?
      Cates Bay is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Myrtle Beach trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.80975, -78.87149.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cates Bay?
      Cates Bay has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 39 ft to 47 ft.
      ▼ Is Cates Bay a point to point trail?
      Cates Bay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Cates Bay?
      Cates Bay is 4,984 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cates Bay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cates Bay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cates Bay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cates Bay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cates Bay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cates Bay. The trail is 4,984 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cates Bay?
      Cates Bay is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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