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1.7 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:16:54
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
00:16:54
Avg time

Pine Tree Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #336
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 40 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #132943 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148554 in Trail Running
    • #135936 in Hiking
    • #14708 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #859 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,512 in Trail Running
    • #1,623 in Hiking
    • #140 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

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

Tags
BeachFamily friendlyViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 342 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Pine Tree Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2026 @ 9:23pm (America/New_York)
Aug 10, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/New_York)
Jul 30, 2026
 Tree down
Jul 29, 2026 @ 5:51pm (America/New_York)
Jul 29, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jun 20, 2025 @ 2:12pm
Jun 20, 2025
 tree down
Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Apr 13, 2025
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Status:
on Aug 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      conniematisse
      I really love this trail; not as easy as the description makes it out to be. Come on to it going clockwise from the Deerfield Loop. You can catch a lot of speed and air in the middle section of the trail, and the last .75 mile is narrow and technical with lots of big roots and rocks and tight squeezes. Beginners might be getting off the bike a few times.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pine Tree Loop?
      Pine Tree Loop has 247 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,156 ft to 2,404 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Pine Tree Loop?
      Pine Tree Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pine Tree Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pine Tree Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pine Tree Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pine Tree Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pine Tree Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Pine Tree Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pine Tree Loop?
      Pine Tree Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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