more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
-64 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
548 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
1,591 ft
Distance climb
3,015 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

The Vine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carolina North Forest
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    UNC Facilities Services - Forest Management Team

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AI Generated Description

The Vine is a 1 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Chapel Hill North Carolina. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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The Vine Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:17am (America/New_York)
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Oct 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Vine located?
      The Vine 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 35.9421, -79.07019.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Vine?
      The Vine has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 548 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Vine?
      The Vine is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Vine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Vine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Vine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Vine are:
      • June (9 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Vine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Vine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Vine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Vine. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Vine?
      The Vine is a very popular trail. There have been 1,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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