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506 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:01:09
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
00:01:09
Avg time
Ground Control Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMoore's Springs Trails
Danbury, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerNorth 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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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 37 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 273 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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(36.418200, -80.289600)
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