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5,180 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
738 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
1,900 ft
Distance down
1,598 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

Squirrel Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Watershed Trails
    Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20019 in E-Biking
    • #352183 in Trail Running
    • #101552 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #16 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #52 in E-Biking
    • #2,831 in Trail Running
    • #1,279 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Greensboro

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AI Generated Description

Squirrel Creek is ranked #16 for mountain biking in North Carolina. It is a 5,180 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Greensboro North Carolina. Highlights include a creek. It has bridges. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 150 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 530 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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on Oct 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      VDptq8
      This is a great addition to the watershed trail system. Great job by all of those individuals who continue to give up their time for the enjoyment of many! This likely will become a favorite!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Squirrel Creek located?
      Squirrel Creek is located in Watershed Trails, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Watershed Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.19346, -79.75405.
      ▼ How hard is Squirrel Creek?
      Squirrel Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Creek?
      Squirrel Creek has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is Squirrel Creek a point to point trail?
      Squirrel Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Squirrel Creek?
      Squirrel Creek is 5,180 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squirrel Creek?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Squirrel Creek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Squirrel Creek?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Squirrel Creek are:
      • April (58 activities)
      • August (45 activities)
      • September (44 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Squirrel Creek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squirrel Creek are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Squirrel Creek?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Squirrel Creek. The trail is 5,180 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Squirrel Creek?
      Squirrel Creek is a very popular trail. There have been 2,930 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,985 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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