506 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
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
  • 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
  • Global Ranking
    #14087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81457 in Trail Running
    • #46985 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Ground Control mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    915 ft
  • Altitude max
    930 ft
  • Altitude start
    918 ft
  • Altitude end
    930 ft
  • Grade
    2.401%
  • Grade max
    -5.072%
  • Grade min
    10.173%
  • Distance climb
    205 ft
  • Distance down
    132 ft
  • Distance flat
    169 ft
  • Avg time
    00:00:51
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:36
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on Aug 22, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Ground Control Trail Reports

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      Aug 22, 2024 @ 1:45pm
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      Sep 30, 2023 @ 4:44am
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      Aug 12, 2023 @ 2:31am
      Aug 12, 2023
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Aug 3, 2023
      		 reporter CLOSED
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:35am
      Aug 3, 2023
      		 reporter CLOSED
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 6 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 15 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      All
      • 175 rides
      • Last: Dec 6, 2024

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      Nov 20, 2020 @ 4:54pm
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