more stats
2,864 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
576 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
576 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1,437 ft
Distance climb
1,220 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Tower 93 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43161 in E-Biking
    • #103256 in Trail Running
    • #79379 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Pump Track

Tower 92 is the premiere jump line at the USNWC. There is a shady climb to the top, then the jumps start. It has about 13-14 (give or take) jumps, all forgiving with no consequences if cased.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 914 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (10 votes)
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      Directions to tower-93 trailhead (35.265120, -81.011780)
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      1 Review & Comments

      AFunFox
      Watch out for loose rocks and flat corners. There is only one jump that is in good shape but the others roll. You can almost float over them if you go fast enough.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tower 93 located?
      Tower 93 is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26512, -81.01178.
      ▼ How hard is Tower 93?
      Tower 93 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tower 93?
      Tower 93 has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 576 ft to 647 ft.
      ▼ Is Tower 93 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tower 93 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tower 93?
      Tower 93 is 2,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tower 93?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tower 93. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tower 93?
      Tower 93 is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Tower 93? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tower 93 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tower 93?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Tower 93. The trail is 2,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tower 93?
      Tower 93 is a very popular trail. There have been 7,020 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,932 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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