more stats
4,100 ft
Distance
340 ft
Climb
-254 ft
Descent
00:08:29
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
699 ft
Altitude min
853 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
791 ft
Altitude end
2.096%
Grade
-46.871%
Grade max
46.766%
Grade min
1,977 ft
Distance climb
1,879 ft
Distance down
244 ft
Distance flat
00:08:29
Avg time

Northern Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duncan Park
    Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124167 in Trail Running
    • #111295 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #166 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #222 in Trail Running
    • #215 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Northern Trail provides the most variance in topography and has lots of vertical changes. You’ll find several ‘Hero Routes’ where you can catch some air, or you can opt for the safer ‘Chicken Route’ workarounds.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Northern Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 5:08pm (America/New_York)
Jul 22, 2026
 Downed tree blocking trailhead
Jun 18, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/New_York)
Jun 18, 2026
 Downed trees blocking trail.
Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:15pm (America/New_York)
Jun 11, 2026
Jul 29, 2023 @ 6:46am
Jul 29, 2023
 Several trees down, branches down. Very overgrown. Tuck and duck. Some areas the trail almost disappears.
Mar 16, 2023 @ 12:43am
Mar 16, 2023
 Maybe some leaves and a bit of overgrowth but mostly ok
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Status:
on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to northern trailhead (34.933670, -81.911470)
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      Jul 22, 2026 @ 2:09pm
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      Jun 18, 2026 @ 3:46pm
      Jun 18, 2026
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      Jun 1, 2023 @ 9:40am
      Jun 1, 2023

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      2:01 | 754 | Dec 22, 2011 , Spartanburg
      3.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      upstatefreddy
      4 nice trail jumps middle part has drops and big turns nice
      boxx620
      Nice trail with some roots but nothing crazy. The eastern portion going south is somewhat of a flow trail with some jumps and a lot of fun. Going back north is gradual uphill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northern located?
      Northern is located in Duncan Park, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Duncan Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.93367, -81.91147.
      ▼ How hard is Northern?
      Northern is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.096%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northern?
      Northern has 340 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 254 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 699 ft to 853 ft.
      ▼ Is Northern a point to point trail?
      Northern is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northern?
      Northern is 4,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northern?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northern. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northern?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northern are:
      • March (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Northern? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northern are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northern?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Northern. The trail is 4,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northern?
      Northern is a moderately popular trail. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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