more stats
11.3 miles
Distance
1,771 ft
Climb
-698 ft
Descent
01:07:23
Avg time
1,073 ft
Altitude change
1,863 ft
Altitude min
2,962 ft
Altitude max
1,884 ft
Altitude start
2,956 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,001 ft
Distance flat
01:07:23
Avg time

FS 288 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Bald Mountains
    Mars Hill, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #288
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

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AI Generated Description

FS 288 is a 11 mile less popular alpine dirt/gravel road trail located near Mars Hill North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FS 288 located?
      FS 288 is located in Bald Mountains, Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.73701, -83.02425.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS 288?
      FS 288 has 1,771 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 698 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,863 ft to 2,962 ft.
      ▼ Is FS 288 a point to point trail?
      FS 288 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FS 288?
      FS 288 is 11.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS 288?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FS 288. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FS 288?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FS 288 are:
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FS 288? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS 288 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FS 288?
      The estimated time to ride FS 288 is approximately 1 hour 7 minutes. The trail is 11.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is FS 288?
      FS 288 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 56 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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