3.6 miles
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:29:21
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Owl's Roost Trail
Piedmont Fat Tire Society
since 1999Sponsor
Owl's Roost Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBur-Mil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Land ManagerGuilford County
Whether you're hiking or biking, the Owl’s Roost Trail promises a good workout. Voted the "best urban mountain biking trail" in the country by Bicycling Magazine, in 2003. The dips, twists, turns, and hops on the Owl’s Roost Trail make it a regional favorite for single-track riding. This trail is rugged compared to some of the other watershed trails and is the most technical ride in the system. The additional 1.3 miles of old fire lanes that have been converted to trails add an extra benefit to the trail. It is one of six watershed trails designated as part of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail and is sponsored by the Greensboro Fat Tire Society.
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More Stats for Owl's Roost bike trail trail
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Altitude change13 ft
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Altitude min748 ft
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Altitude max796 ft
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Altitude start756 ft
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Altitude end768 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-7.8%
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Grade min5.4%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat3,461 ft
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Avg time00:29:21
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Avg reverse time00:32:40
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 19 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 209 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,817 rides
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Chief5683
(Jul 21, 2017 at 13:19)
I like riding out from Bur-Mil Park then returning via Shady Side Trail.
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Loamyjabroni
(Jul 23, 2020 at 13:08)
Super fun trail with a little for everyone mixed it. People say its not for beginners and thats true but if u take your time and stay within your limits you will be fine remember theres no shame in walking your bike. Overall super fun trail with a bunch of different lines to take.
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Loamyjabroni
(Jul 23, 2020 at 13:09)
When riding it today and theres a tree down on shadylane so be careful its right at face/neck height
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Probably not the best trail to take a beginner on given the roots and more tricky sections.