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4.0 miles
Distance
697 ft
Climb
-797 ft
Descent
01:01:47
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
2,669 ft
Altitude min
3,429 ft
Altitude max
2,770 ft
Altitude start
2,671 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
01:01:47
Avg time

Daniel Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah / Brevard
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #105
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4661 in Trail Running
    • #1376 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Daniel Ridge is a 4 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 hour1 minutes to complete this trail.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 @ 8:22am (America/New_York)
Aug 12, 2026
 large tree down across trail after beginning of trail past Cove creek. Walk over required.
May 30, 2026 @ 6:17pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
A bit slick in spots. Otherwise running great.
May 31, 2025 @ 9:40am
May 31, 2025
 Trail was clear with a few slippery areas from recent rain.
Feb 7, 2025 @ 6:10pm
Feb 7, 2025
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:48am
Dec 10, 2024
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Ideal
Avg: 3.93 (37 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to daniel-ridge trailhead (35.287890, -82.826760)

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        Daniel Ridge in Pisgah | Early Morning Ride
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        8:45 | 259 | Apr 10, 2025 , Brevard
        Daniel’s Ridge, Pisgah, NC
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        4:00 | 1105 | Apr 18, 2021 , Brevard
        2017.10.04 Daniels Ridge downhill
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        2:00 | 334 | Mar 19, 2021 , Brevard
        Pisgah - Daniels Ridge - Cove Creek | WE GOT LOST
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        23:35 | 284 | Mar 8, 2021 , Brevard

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        Routes with this trail

        31
        Freehub Magazine: Daniel Ridge Loop
        ★ 3.7 • 8 miles • 1,105 ft • 1 • Loop •
        Cove Creek to Daniel Ridge is a classic route in the South Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National...
        96
        Bike Transylvania: Cove Creek to Daniel Ridge
        ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 1,053 ft • 7 •
        This mountain bike ride is a great step up for intermediate riders and consists of a mellow climb up trail...
        106
        Bike Transylvania: Farlow Gap
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 2,368 ft • 15 •
        is a destination for many mountain bikers and is considered by many to be one of the most difficult trail...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Daniel Ridge

        ▼ Where is Daniel Ridge located?
        Daniel Ridge is located in Pisgah / Brevard, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah / Brevard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28789, -82.82676.
        ▼ How hard is Daniel Ridge?
        Daniel Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Daniel Ridge?
        Daniel Ridge has 697 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 797 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,669 ft to 3,429 ft.
        ▼ Is Daniel Ridge a point to point trail?
        Daniel Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Daniel Ridge?
        Daniel Ridge is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Daniel Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Daniel Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Daniel Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Daniel Ridge are:
        • April (17 activities)
        • October (17 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Daniel Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Daniel Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Daniel Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 60 minutes to ride Daniel Ridge. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Daniel Ridge?
        Daniel Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,284 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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