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1.7 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:16:11
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
2,156 ft
Altitude min
2,404 ft
Altitude max
2,156 ft
Altitude start
2,205 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,182 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:16:11
Avg time
Pine Tree Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBent Creek Experimental Forest
Bent Creek, North Carolina -
Ref Number#336
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
2.0 mi - Easy - This is an easy loop trail which is a nice family excursion. The first part of the trail follows Bent Creek, and is part of the Bent Creek Demonstration Forest "Habitat Hike". You will see interpretive signs explaining various types of habitat and the plants and animals most likely to be found. The trail then becomes a grass road which crosses a wildlife field before climbing gradually to reveal some nice views of the surrounding area. The last section of the trail will bring you back through an upland hardwood forest and past another wildlife field before descending to the beach road 100 yards from where you started. Be sure to check your map for other trails in the area which provide loop opportunities.
Approximate Elevation Change: 200 feet
Blaze: Blue
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 29 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 29, 2026
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(35.483930, -82.628450)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Tree Loop
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Where is Pine Tree Loop located?
Pine Tree Loop is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.48393, -82.62845.
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How hard is Pine Tree Loop?
Pine Tree Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pine Tree Loop?
Pine Tree Loop has 75 m of elevation gain. The trail has 61 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 657 m to 733 m.
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Is Pine Tree Loop a point to point trail?
Pine Tree Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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