more stats
4,403 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
602 ft
Altitude max
581 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
1,381 ft
Distance climb
2,221 ft
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:07:51
Avg time

Figure 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58870 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17765 in E-Biking
    • #91357 in Trail Running
    • #122403 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #421 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #47 in E-Biking
    • #1,006 in Trail Running
    • #1,468 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    When Open
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Figure 8 is a blast. It has 2 very good rooty climbs, and a couple of nice short shoots/drops. Very fun.

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BridgesRooty

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,034 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Figure 8 located?
      Figure 8 is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27403, -81.00793.
      ▼ How hard is Figure 8?
      Figure 8 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Figure 8?
      Figure 8 has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 573 ft to 602 ft.
      ▼ Is Figure 8 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Figure 8 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Figure 8?
      Figure 8 is 4,403 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Figure 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Figure 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Figure 8?
      Figure 8 is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Figure 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Figure 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Figure 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Figure 8. The trail is 4,403 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Figure 8?
      Figure 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 8,892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,606 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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