2.1 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-1,391 ft
Descent
00:21:31
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Staire Creek Trail
USFSLand Manager
Staire Creek Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
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Riding AreaBig Ivy (Coleman Boundary)
Asheville, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land Manager
Staire Creek Trail is one of a handful of trails located in the "Big Ivy" district of the Pisgah National Forest, this district is managed by the Appalachian Ranger station located in Mars Hill, NC.
The Trail is open year round, though the gravel climb to the trailhead is closed to vehicle traffic from approx Jan. 1 through April 1. Weather dependent.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Staire Creek multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-1,282 ft
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Altitude min2,650 ft
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Altitude max3,938 ft
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Altitude start3,931 ft
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Altitude end2,650 ft
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Grade max-52.63%
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Grade min30.016%
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Distance climb1,590 ft
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat225 ft
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Avg time00:21:31
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Avg reverse time00:24:13
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to staire-creek trailhead
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Staire Creek Trail Reports
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 331 rides
- Last: Aug 9, 2022
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Trail Lists
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NC trail checkoff list150 trails -
All of Pisgah area check list 2022205 trails
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6 Reviews & Comments
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BennetgapBen
(Oct 17, 2021 at 6:59)
(Oct 17, 2021 at 6:59)
This trail f*cks
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CGragtmans
(Aug 11, 2019 at 16:56)
This trail is ripping right now. Bear Pen has some good hits too.
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derpdownthehill
(Nov 6, 2017 at 7:36)
Rode it this summer, Staire is in great shape. It's gotten a good bit of gnar back.
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blowmyfuse
(Nov 30, 2015 at 8:53)
Was advised a bulldozer with a 9' blade has made it's way down the trail as a poorly executed FS project. From what I can gather, this trail is a NO GO. Anyone who can confirm/deny, post pics/details.
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![Mountain Biking: Staire Creek, Big Ivy, Pisgah, NC]()
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Jan 25, 2020 , Asheville
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