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2,671 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
1,091 ft
Altitude min
1,168 ft
Altitude max
1,168 ft
Altitude start
1,093 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
1,654 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Down Spout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Hill Community Park and Forest
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #250764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99307 in Trail Running
    • #441954 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,209 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,060 in Trail Running
    • #3,112 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Down Spout is a 2,671 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Morganton North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Spout located?
      Down Spout is located in Oak Hill Community Park and Forest, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Oak Hill Community Park and Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.76445, -81.75032.
      ▼ How hard is Down Spout?
      Down Spout is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Spout?
      Down Spout has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,091 ft to 1,168 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Spout a point to point trail?
      Down Spout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down Spout?
      Down Spout is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Spout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Spout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down Spout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down Spout are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Down Spout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Spout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Spout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Down Spout. The trail is 2,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Spout?
      Down Spout is a moderately popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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