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2.6 miles
Distance
368 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:18:31
Avg time
238 ft
Altitude change
2,526 ft
Altitude min
2,812 ft
Altitude max
2,526 ft
Altitude start
2,762 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,832 ft
Distance down
1,089 ft
Distance flat
00:18:31
Avg time

Conservation Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dupont State Recreational Forest
    Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    When Open
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Conservation Road is a 3 mile moderately popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. It has bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 368 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 24.8 km average
6 Months
  • 128 rides
  • 27.8 km avg distance
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  • 943 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Conservation Road Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:44pm (America/New_York)
23 hours
reporter Single Track Trails are CLOSED - please use caution if using gravel roads or parking areas during the closure.
Jul 24, 2026 @ 6:25pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jul 24, 2026
Aug 1, 2025 @ 10:11am
Aug 1, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025 @ 7:25am
Jan 20, 2025
Significant freeze-thaw
Sep 22, 2024 @ 7:06am
Sep 22, 2024
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on Oct 10, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Billroske
      Full on road. The part getting up to the airstrip is an absolute ass kicker.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Conservation Road located?
      Conservation Road 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 35.19274, -82.6125.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Conservation Road?
      Conservation Road has 112 m of elevation gain. The trail has 40 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 770 m to 857 m.
      ▼ Is Conservation Road a point to point trail?
      Conservation Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Conservation Road?
      Conservation Road is 4.2 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Conservation Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Conservation Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Conservation Road?
      Conservation Road is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Conservation Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Conservation Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Conservation Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Conservation Road. The trail is 4.2 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Conservation Road?
      Conservation Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,437 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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