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2.4 miles
Distance
241 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:37:29
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
457 ft
Altitude min
514 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
464 ft
Altitude end
0.042%
Grade
-20.696%
Grade max
23.128%
Grade min
4,982 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,136 ft
Distance flat
00:37:29
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UB40 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chapel Hill
    , North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104324 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137611 in Trail Running
    • #102510 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

Built by Double Aught Trail Builders (Chris Mc, Jeff K, Kheley R)

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
 Tried to ride this trail for the first time a week ago after moving to the area. Parts of the trail have been destroyed by new development just...
Oct 10, 2024 @ 4:00pm
Oct 10, 2024
 I cleared the sticks on most of it. It needs some tires
Jul 4, 2024 @ 7:45am
Jul 4, 2024
 Very dry. Lots of little sticks down. Nothing to trouble but watch your spokes
Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:55am
Jun 22, 2024
May 20, 2024 @ 3:24pm
May 20, 2024
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About UB40

        ▼ Where is UB40 located?
        UB40 is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Chapel Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.97419, -79.07171.
        ▼ How hard is UB40?
        UB40 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.042%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for UB40?
        UB40 has 74 m of elevation gain. The trail has 72 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 139 m to 157 m.
        ▼ Is UB40 a point to point trail?
        UB40 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is UB40?
        UB40 is 3.8 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on UB40?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on UB40. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride UB40?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride UB40 are:
        • April (6 activities)
        • March (6 activities)
        • October (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access UB40? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to UB40 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride UB40?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride UB40. The trail is 3.8 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is UB40?
        UB40 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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