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2.6 miles
Distance
368 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:18:28
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
00:18:28
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 [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • 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
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Conservation Road is a 3 mile moderately popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. 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.

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  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 107 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 904 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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on Jul 24, 2026
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        Directions to conservation-road trailhead (35.192740, -82.612500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Conservation Road

        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 368 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,526 ft to 2,812 ft.
        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 2.6 miles 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?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Conservation Road are:
        • July (104 activities)
        • August (72 activities)
        • September (62 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 18 minutes to ride Conservation Road. The trail is 2.6 miles 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 5,392 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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