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2.3 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:18:19
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
1,047 ft
Altitude min
1,125 ft
Altitude max
1,100 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
4,026 ft
Distance climb
5,197 ft
Distance down
3,054 ft
Distance flat
00:18:19
Avg time

Shiners Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
    Wilkesboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65807 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75765 in E-Biking
    • #130528 in Trail Running
    • #63021 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

This optional loop follows the shoreline from the Ranger station side of OVT and connects back to the main OVT trail. It adds approximately 2.2 miles to the OVT trail and adds quite a bit of scenery as you parallel the lake.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 32 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 203 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Shiners Run Trail Reports

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May 21, 2025 @ 11:28am
May 21, 2025
Nov 7, 2024 @ 9:16am
Nov 7, 2024
Trails Status (as of November 6, 2024) All trails are closed.
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:03pm
Oct 23, 2024
OVT is open with some closed sections. See Kerr Scott FB page for updates
Aug 17, 2024 @ 3:28pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Tree down with a lot of limbs blocking the trail
Aug 17, 2024 @ 3:28pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Tree down with a lot of limbs blocking the trail
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on May 21, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.42 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Kerr Scott OVT area
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      Kerr Scott OVT route
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shiners Run located?
      Shiners Run is located in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.12499, -81.22889.
      ▼ How hard is Shiners Run?
      Shiners Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shiners Run?
      Shiners Run has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,047 ft to 1,125 ft.
      ▼ Is Shiners Run a point to point trail?
      Shiners Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shiners Run?
      Shiners Run is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shiners Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shiners Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shiners Run?
      Shiners Run is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Shiners Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shiners Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shiners Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Shiners Run. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shiners Run?
      Shiners Run is a very popular trail. There have been 1,145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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