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1,650 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
5,179 ft
Altitude min
5,325 ft
Altitude max
5,320 ft
Altitude start
5,180 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
1,388 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time

Ruby Slippers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Emerald Outback
    Beech Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18595 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59382 in Trail Running
    • #319667 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Beech Mountain

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Ruby Slippers is a 1,650 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Beech Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York)
May 15, 2026
 Needs weeds cut at the top.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby Slippers

        ▼ Where is Ruby Slippers located?
        Ruby Slippers is located in Emerald Outback, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Emerald Outback trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.19017, -81.89209.
        ▼ How hard is Ruby Slippers?
        Ruby Slippers is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Slippers?
        Ruby Slippers has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,179 ft to 5,325 ft.
        ▼ Is Ruby Slippers a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ruby Slippers is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ruby Slippers?
        Ruby Slippers is 1,650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Slippers?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ruby Slippers. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Ruby Slippers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Slippers are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Slippers?
        The estimated time to ride Ruby Slippers is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Ruby Slippers?
        Ruby Slippers is a very popular trail. There have been 130 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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