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2.0 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:20:22
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
577 ft
Altitude min
654 ft
Altitude max
613 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
4,482 ft
Distance climb
3,957 ft
Distance down
2,343 ft
Distance flat
00:20:22
Avg time

North Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80415 in E-Biking
    • #49322 in Trail Running
    • #949 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    When Open
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a classic WWC trail, some roots, mostly smooth single track with medium climbs. It switch backs a lot near the lake and has a good downhill run to the lake before climbing back up. This trail has frequent riders, runners and walkers on it so it stays clear.

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  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 839 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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        Directions to north-main trailhead (35.273710, -81.008560)
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        Routes with this trail

        16
        2020 Half Enchilada
        24 miles • 2,437 ft • 22 • Loop •
        2020 White Water Center Half Enchilada route, based on the map posted here:...
        21
        17 Mile Whitewater Route
        17 miles • 1,644 ft • 13 • Loop •
        Just a little loop around the Whitewater Center, most importantly ending at the island bar area.
        24
        Dri Tri Practice 2020
        9 miles • 740 ft • 8 •
        Route for the Dri Tri 2020

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        3 Reviews & Comments

        AFunFox
        Absolutely loved this trail. It is not too technical but there are a few sections that I got caught in the wrong gear and walked. Big roots a few rocks but nothing not doable by someone who is a confident rider.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is North Main located?
        North Main is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27371, -81.00856.
        ▼ How hard is North Main?
        North Main is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Main?
        North Main has 193 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 577 ft to 654 ft.
        ▼ How long is North Main?
        North Main is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Main?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on North Main. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Main?
        North Main is best visited during: When Open.
        ▼ How do I access North Main? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Main are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride North Main?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride North Main. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is North Main?
        North Main is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,642 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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