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4,528 ft
Distance
257 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:11:53
Avg time
203 ft
Altitude change
2,561 ft
Altitude min
2,819 ft
Altitude max
2,561 ft
Altitude start
2,762 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
3,084 ft
Distance climb
1,348 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:11:53
Avg time

Sidehill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #145
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #69459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143470 in Trail Running
    • #150842 in Hiking
    • #23275 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #494 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,460 in Trail Running
    • #1,781 in Hiking
    • #139 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    When Open
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

Multiple-use Trail: Hiking, mountain bike and equestrian use trail. Motorized use prohibited.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 19 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 369 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,180 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mrcmatt
      Pretty serious trail work has smoothed it out and added several flowy jumps, less chunder, faster.
      timcc timcc
      Several trees down across trail on 4-2-2022
      samasnead
      Lower sections have inches of leaves right now that make riding a near hazard.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sidehill located?
      Sidehill is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.48114, -82.65234.
      ▼ How hard is Sidehill?
      Sidehill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidehill?
      Sidehill has 257 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,561 ft to 2,819 ft.
      ▼ Is Sidehill a point to point trail?
      Sidehill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sidehill?
      Sidehill is 4,528 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidehill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sidehill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidehill?
      Sidehill is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Sidehill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidehill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidehill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Sidehill. The trail is 4,528 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sidehill?
      Sidehill is a very popular trail. There have been 10,420 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,424 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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