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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
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Riding AreaW. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Wilkesboro, North Carolina -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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.
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Directions to shiners-run trailhead
(36.124990, -81.228890)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,317 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
This is a modified route of the Overland Victory Trail area of W.Kerr Scott Reservior. Starting from the...
★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 1,313 ft • 9 • Loop •
Ride plan for a group ride. This is my first trip to Kerr Scott so looking forward to checking it out....
23 miles • 2,449 ft • 14 • Loop •
Dark Mountain loop and OVT loop starting and ending at the visitor center parking lot
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Nearby Trails
- Ovt Beginner Trail 2,060 ft
- Overmountain Victory Trail (ovt) 3,304 ft
- Lower Horton's Hollar 4,948 ft
- Lake Loop Access 1 mile
- Dark Mtn. Fish Dam Creek 1 mile
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shiners Run
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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