more stats
531 ft
Distance
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:57
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,200 ft
Altitude min
2,203 ft
Altitude max
2,203 ft
Altitude start
2,201 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
154 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89468 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95086 in Trail Running
    • #110092 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Mapped line is hard to see when on Bent Creek Gap Road. There is a "Closed Road" gate entrance NE of mapped entrance (B line).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 198 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,386 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explorer Loop Connector 337B located?
      Explorer Loop Connector 337B is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.47853, -82.63622.
      ▼ How hard is Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      Explorer Loop Connector 337B is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,200 ft to 2,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorer Loop Connector 337B a point to point trail?
      Explorer Loop Connector 337B is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      Explorer Loop Connector 337B is 531 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Explorer Loop Connector 337B. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Explorer Loop Connector 337B? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorer Loop Connector 337B are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Explorer Loop Connector 337B. The trail is 531 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Explorer Loop Connector 337B?
      Explorer Loop Connector 337B is a very popular trail. There have been 4,218 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,524 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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