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2,802 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:04:16
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
1,782 ft
Altitude min
1,849 ft
Altitude max
1,828 ft
Altitude start
1,781 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
591 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
00:04:16
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Forager Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Old Fort Gateway Trail System
    Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #16940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45755 in Trail Running
    • #48562 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner

Forager: Distance - 0.5 miles, Elev. Change - 75 ft.

A meandering trail along the side of a ridge, flowing up
and down through rich coves and rhododendron forests.

Access Info

Old fort Gateway Trail System
1501 State Rd 1227, Old Fort, NC 28762

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  • 7 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 107 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 510 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forager

        Where is Forager located?
        Forager is located in Old Fort Gateway Trail System, Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Old Fort Gateway Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.64873, -82.18142.
        How hard is Forager?
        Forager is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Forager?
        Forager has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,782 ft to 1,849 ft.
        Is Forager a point to point trail?
        Forager is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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