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3.6 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:54:55
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,216 ft
Altitude min
1,307 ft
Altitude max
1,223 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,566 ft
Distance flat
00:54:55
Avg time

East Wimba Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake James State Park
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #138316 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297923 in Trail Running
    • #289955 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #871 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,528 in Trail Running
    • #2,578 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Lake James State Park

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East Wimba Loop is a highly rated 4 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Morganton North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 197 ft blue climb. On average it takes 54 minutes to complete this trail.

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East Wimba Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2025 @ 8:48pm
Jun 26, 2025
Nov 7, 2024 @ 6:47am
Nov 7, 2024
All of LJSP remains closed
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Oct 23, 2024
LJSP is closed including all trails
Jan 19, 2024 @ 10:23am
Jan 19, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:49am
Nov 21, 2023
Closed due to wet weather. See https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-park for most recent update
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on Jun 26, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is East Wimba Loop located?
      East Wimba Loop is located in Lake James State Park, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake James State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.76983, -81.88542.
      ▼ How hard is East Wimba Loop?
      East Wimba Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Wimba Loop?
      East Wimba Loop has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,216 ft to 1,307 ft.
      ▼ Is East Wimba Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, East Wimba Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is East Wimba Loop?
      East Wimba Loop is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Wimba Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on East Wimba Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride East Wimba Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride East Wimba Loop are:
      • April (6 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access East Wimba Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Wimba Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride East Wimba Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride East Wimba Loop. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is East Wimba Loop?
      East Wimba Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 831 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 917 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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