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4.6 miles
Distance
413 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
00:24:16
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
900 ft
Altitude max
774 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:24:16
Avg time

Mt. Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Creek Park
    Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #12
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69893 in E-Biking
    • #119830 in Trail Running
    • #323809 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Catawba County Parks

The main north side loop

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 302 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Jul 12, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Creek Loop located?
      Mt. Creek Loop is located in Mountain Creek Park, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Mountain Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.61204, -81.03336.
      ▼ How hard is Mt. Creek Loop?
      Mt. Creek Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Creek Loop?
      Mt. Creek Loop has 413 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 411 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 768 ft to 900 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Creek Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mt. Creek Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Creek Loop?
      Mt. Creek Loop is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Creek Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mt. Creek Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Creek Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Creek Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt. Creek Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Mt. Creek Loop is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Creek Loop?
      Mt. Creek Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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