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1.3 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:10:06
Avg time
142 ft
Altitude change
3,158 ft
Altitude min
3,301 ft
Altitude max
3,158 ft
Altitude start
3,301 ft
Altitude end
2.055%
Grade
-7.299%
Grade max
12.331%
Grade min
5,213 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
917 ft
Distance flat
00:10:06
Avg time

FS 476 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mills River/Turkey Pen
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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FS 476 is a 1 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 37 miles avg distance
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May 2, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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Jun 29, 2024 @ 5:45am
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Apr 28, 2023 @ 9:20pm
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Aug 18, 2021 @ 4:01pm
Aug 18, 2021
reporter Due to the heavy rainfalls from Tropical Storm Fred the USFS has closed all trails and roads in the Pisgah Ranger District till they can inspect...
Jun 22, 2019 @ 6:03am
Jun 22, 2019
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About FS 476

        Where is FS 476 located?
        FS 476 is located in South Mills River/Turkey Pen, Mills River, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the South Mills River/Turkey Pen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36656, -82.73877.
        What is the elevation gain for FS 476?
        FS 476 has 168 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,158 ft to 3,301 ft.
        Is FS 476 a point to point trail?
        FS 476 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is FS 476?
        FS 476 is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on FS 476?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on FS 476. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride FS 476?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FS 476 are:
        • April (13 activities)
        • February (12 activities)
        • October (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access FS 476? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS 476 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride FS 476?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride FS 476. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is FS 476?
        FS 476 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,742 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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