1.6 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:15:17
Avg time

Porta House Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cape Fear River Trail
    Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #23377 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

The Cape Fear Mountain Bike Trail is a relatively new feature of the Cape Fear River Trail (CFRT)/Clark Park area, located approximately one mile north up the CFRT from the Park.

After crossing Eastwood Avenue, you will see trailhead signs on the right not far from the train tracks and power easement. This area is a more technical ride near the river. Surfaces in this area can be slippery after a rainstorm. The trail then crosses over the CFRT on a more winding and flat path. This section is better for beginners but can deliver a satisfying ride for all.

The Cape Fear Mountain Bike Trail is the result of Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) gaining support through various volunteer groups, individuals and a partnership with The Bicycle Shop.

The current portion of the trail is only the beginning. FCPR’s goal is to stimulate the interest of users and get assistance in adding more mileage. The trail currently has nearly 3 miles with future potential for close to 10.

If you are interested in volunteering for trail expansion and maintenance, leave your contact information with a park ranger.

Access Info

Park at Clark Park or Jordan Soccer Complex and ride your bike on the paved portion of the CFRT until you arrive at the trail head. The Mountain Bike Trail is north from Clark Park and South from Jordan Soccer Complex. It is closer to Clark Park.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Porta House Loop mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    73 ft
  • Altitude max
    87 ft
  • Altitude start
    74 ft
  • Altitude end
    72 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -4.9%
  • Grade min
    3.3%
  • Distance climb
    1,178 ft
  • Distance down
    1,201 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:15:17
  • Avg reverse time
    00:19:42
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      Porta House Loop Trail Reports

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      May 25, 2024 @ 10:16am
      May 25, 2024
      May 19, 2024 @ 11:14am
      May 19, 2024
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 3:02am
      Nov 26, 2023
      Some slippery spots due to wet leaves and clay.
      Dec 1, 2022 @ 11:09pm
      Dec 1, 2022
      Probably the best section out here. This track allows you to pedal and CARRY SPEED through the whole thing with little use of brakes.
      Aug 31, 2020 @ 7:18am
      Aug 31, 2020
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 41 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      All
      • 340 rides
      • Last: Sep 12, 2024

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      May 12, 2021 @ 7:58pm
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      May 3, 2018 @ 10:22am
      May 3, 2018

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