Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Point Lookout Greenway Trail
McDowell Trails AssociationMaintainer
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKitsuma Peak
Old Fort, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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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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SeasonYear Round
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Land OwnerPisgah National Forest Grandfather District
Gated paved greenway trail for bikes & hikers. No motorized vehicles, No E-bikes or Electic Assist allowed on any gated road in Pisgah National Forest.
Crosses through both PRIVATE PROPERTY & Pisgah National Forest properties. Please be respectful of private property on your trek.
Access Info
Small gravel parking area at a tiny church at the lower gate. No parking between 8am-12:30pm on Sundays.
Upper gate has 2-3 spots to pull of the edge of the pavement. Very limited. Do not block gate at either end. Construction equipment & volunteers access gates frequently.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Point Lookout Trail Greenway multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change890 ft
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Altitude min1,694 ft
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Altitude max2,585 ft
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Altitude start1,694 ft
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Altitude end2,585 ft
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Grade4.8%
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Grade max-6.8%
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Grade min44.2%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down430 ft
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Distance flat1,345 ft
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Avg time00:37:30
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Avg reverse time00:24:27
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 15 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 295 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 3,970 rides
- Last: Mar 29, 2023
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