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1.2 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:15:25
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
1,041 ft
Altitude max
935 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
43.2%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
3,789 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:15:25
Avg time

Major Tom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore's Springs Trails
    Danbury, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24496 in E-Biking
    • #137708 in Trail Running
    • #1255 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    North Carolina State Parks

Major Tom is primarily used for descending but many users enjoy climbing it, thus why its marked as bi directional. At its peak, you have a great view of Moore's Wall across a nice picket fence pasture. The trail quickly drops into the forest and traverses its way through hardwoods and some rotodendrum thickets via berms and a few bridges. Now its all down, there's a couple of quick climbs tossed in to boot. It will round you out into Kessel Run trail then taking you back to the farmhouse where you can continue another lap.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 196 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
 Tree cleared.
Aug 23, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/New_York)
Aug 23, 2026
 Trees down.
Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:00pm (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
 A couple large trees down throughout. You can hike-a-bike over, but it can disrupt flow. Use caution until removed.
Mar 21, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 13, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Major Tom

        ▼ Where is Major Tom located?
        Major Tom 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 36.41729, -80.29032.
        ▼ How hard is Major Tom?
        Major Tom is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Major Tom?
        Major Tom has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 874 ft to 1,041 ft.
        ▼ Is Major Tom a point to point trail?
        Major Tom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Major Tom?
        Major Tom is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Major Tom?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Major Tom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Major Tom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Major Tom are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Major Tom?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Major Tom. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Major Tom?
        Major Tom is a very popular trail. There have been 1,460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,729 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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