more stats
1,053 ft
Distance
-48 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
424 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
473 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
833 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

The Glade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carolina North Forest
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98442 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89159 in Trail Running
    • #106336 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    UNC Facilities Services - Forest Management Team

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AI Generated Description

The Glade is a 1,053 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Chapel Hill North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 161 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Glade located?
      The Glade is located in Carolina North Forest, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Carolina North Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93596, -79.0833.
      ▼ How hard is The Glade?
      The Glade is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Glade?
      The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 424 ft to 473 ft.
      ▼ Is The Glade a point to point trail?
      The Glade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Glade?
      The Glade is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Glade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Glade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Glade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Glade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Glade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Glade. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Glade?
      The Glade is a very popular trail. There have been 1,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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