1.1 miles
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-302 ft
Descent
00:09:11
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Fletcher Creek (Lower) Trail
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorth Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina -
Ref Number#350
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Gradual descent that builds speed until it spits you out at high speed just past the Mills River Reservoir
Access Info
Parking at Mills River Campground. Day use fee. Or free parking up road# 5000 at the Trace Ridge Parking Lot
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Fletcher Creek (Lower) multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-169 ft
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Altitude min2,445 ft
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Altitude max2,738 ft
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Altitude start2,614 ft
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Altitude end2,444 ft
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Grade-2.9%
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Grade max-26.1%
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Grade min15.7%
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Distance climb2,001 ft
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Distance down3,432 ft
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Distance flat354 ft
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Avg time00:09:11
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Avg reverse time00:16:53
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 42 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 789 rides
- Last: Mar 19, 2025
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