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545 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
2,665 ft
Altitude min
2,671 ft
Altitude max
2,668 ft
Altitude start
2,667 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Chain Whip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chestnut Mountain Nature Park
    Canton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100664 in E-Biking
    • #102248 in Trail Running
    • #93330 in Hiking
    • #45408 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #20478 in Adaptive Biking
    • #47544 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #10 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #250 in E-Biking
    • #1,089 in Trail Running
    • #1,216 in Hiking
    • #71 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #98 in Adaptive Biking
    • #302 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Town of Canton

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AI Generated Description

Chain Whip is ranked #10 for mountain biking in North Carolina. It is a highly rated 545 ft popular green difficulty family friendly machine groomed trail located near Canton North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. It features bridge, log ride, rock garden and skinny. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyRock gardensSkinnies

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 138 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 878 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chain Whip located?
      Chain Whip is located in Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, Canton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Chestnut Mountain Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.53293, -82.8004.
      ▼ How hard is Chain Whip?
      Chain Whip is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chain Whip?
      Chain Whip has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,665 ft to 2,671 ft.
      ▼ Is Chain Whip a point to point trail?
      Yes, Chain Whip is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Chain Whip?
      Chain Whip is 545 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chain Whip?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chain Whip. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Chain Whip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chain Whip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chain Whip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Chain Whip. The trail is 545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chain Whip?
      Chain Whip is a very popular trail. There have been 3,661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35,025 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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