more stats
2,785 ft
Distance
-603 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
-603 ft
Altitude change
4,387 ft
Altitude min
4,991 ft
Altitude max
4,991 ft
Altitude start
4,386 ft
Altitude end
-21.7%
Grade
-55.8%
Grade max
-3.5%
Grade min
2,785 ft
Distance down
00:06:00
Avg time

Experts Only Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #161348 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #314 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #369 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Summer
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021

DHSE 2021 Race course for Sugar Mountain.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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May 22, 2024 @ 12:57pm
May 22, 2024
 downed trees and erosion, a whole lot of work to do before the park opens for the season
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Experts Only located?
      Experts Only is located in Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Sugar Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.12738, -81.87373.
      ▼ How hard is Experts Only?
      Experts Only is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Experts Only?
      The trail has 603 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,387 ft to 4,991 ft.
      ▼ Is Experts Only a point to point trail?
      Yes, Experts Only is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Experts Only?
      Experts Only is 2,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Experts Only?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Experts Only. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Experts Only?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Experts Only are:
      • August (4 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Experts Only? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Experts Only are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Experts Only?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Experts Only. The trail is 2,785 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Experts Only?
      Experts Only is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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