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3,209 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
2,237 ft
Altitude min
2,325 ft
Altitude max
2,247 ft
Altitude start
2,326 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
745 ft
Distance down
896 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
Avg time

Ledford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103522 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113275 in Trail Running
    • #109465 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #684 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,172 in Trail Running
    • #1,348 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    When Open
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Ledford is a 3,209 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bent Creek North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 88 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 173 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,256 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ledford located?
      Ledford is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.49857, -82.63081.
      ▼ How hard is Ledford?
      Ledford is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ledford?
      Ledford has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,237 ft to 2,325 ft.
      ▼ Is Ledford a point to point trail?
      Ledford is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ledford?
      Ledford is 3,209 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ledford?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ledford. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ledford?
      Ledford is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Ledford? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ledford are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ledford?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Ledford. The trail is 3,209 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ledford?
      Ledford is a very popular trail. There have been 4,852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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