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3,999 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
1,473 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time
Playin Hooky Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBriar Chapel
Pittsboro, North Carolina -
AKAWoods Run
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
Woods Run, a.k.a. Playin' Hooky, is an out-and-back that can be a fun technical climb and a fast, optionally gnarly, descent at the edge of the forest. It features a couple jumps, a rock garden, a gnarly (expert) optional rock roll, and fast & loose descents. It winds through the edge of the forest along the south side of the neighborhood near Pokeberry Creek and is best suited for intermediate riders. Woods Run starts at the BC Main Loop near the shorter of the big wooden bridges over Pokeberry Creek (near the dog park) and can be used as a connector to Pig Foot, connecting them at Woods Charter School.
Note: This trail crosses Hawke Point Road and we are expecting significant construction off the cul-de-sac adjacent to the trail in 2026 & 2027. This construction shouldn't impact the trail beyond the additional road traffic.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 82 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 401 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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(35.815230, -79.108840)
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★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 134 ft • 1 • Loop •
Demo loop for TORCFest - the Triangle's mountain bike festival
16 miles • 1,628 ft • 14 • Out & Back •
- Start from Woods Charter School - Woods Run - Wooden bridge to concrete bridge the long way - Up all of...
★ 2.4 • 11 miles • 872 ft • 11 • Loop •
Full Pull Loop for TORCFest. 11 miles, 1200 ft elevation gain. Estimated moving time is 2.5 hours.
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