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506 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
915 ft
Altitude min
930 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
930 ft
Altitude end
2.401%
Grade
-5.072%
Grade max
10.173%
Grade min
205 ft
Distance climb
132 ft
Distance down
169 ft
Distance flat
00:00:51
Avg time

Ground Control Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore's Springs Trails
    Danbury, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47916 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278695 in Trail Running
    • #94507 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    North Carolina State Parks

Ground Control was originally designed to complete a climbing loop with Major Tom. It is a steeper climb/descent than MT. Taken together Major Tom to Ground Control will provide a great climbing loop in either direction.

Ground Control is either your quickest way to get to the top of Major Tom, or the quickest way to get from Major Tom down Which ever way you choose, its fun. The switch backs at the top can be a challenge, but they are worth it.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 265 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Ground Control located?
        Ground Control is located in Moore's Springs Trails, Danbury, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Moore's Springs Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.4182, -80.2896.
        ▼ How hard is Ground Control?
        Ground Control is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.401%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ground Control?
        Ground Control has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 915 ft to 930 ft.
        ▼ Is Ground Control a point to point trail?
        Ground Control is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ground Control?
        Ground Control is 506 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ground Control?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ground Control. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ground Control? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ground Control are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ground Control?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ground Control. The trail is 506 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ground Control?
        Ground Control is a very popular trail. There have been 1,883 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,250 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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