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2.1 miles
Distance
619 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:25:48
Avg time
595 ft
Altitude change
2,298 ft
Altitude min
2,902 ft
Altitude max
2,298 ft
Altitude start
2,894 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
810 ft
Distance down
1,089 ft
Distance flat
00:25:48
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Uktena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fire Mountain Trails
    Cherokee, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63214 in E-Biking
    • #266821 in Trail Running
    • #277678 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Jeremy Hyatt

Another option to get to the top of the Kessel Run Trail, but a bit more difficult than the Spearfinger option

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 746 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jul 10, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 @ 6:22pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jun 6, 2026
 Big trees down over the trail today. But able to get around by lifting bike up and over
May 29, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 29, 2026
 2 trees down
May 29, 2026 @ 12:06am (America/New_York)
May 28, 2026
2 trees down.
Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York)
Mar 19, 2026
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on Jul 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Uktena

        ▼ Where is Uktena located?
        Uktena is located in Fire Mountain Trails, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Fire Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.48762, -83.32539.
        ▼ How hard is Uktena?
        Uktena is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uktena?
        Uktena has 619 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,298 ft to 2,902 ft.
        ▼ Is Uktena a point to point trail?
        Uktena is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Uktena?
        Uktena is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uktena?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Uktena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uktena?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uktena are:
        • August (80 activities)
        • July (80 activities)
        • May (78 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Uktena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uktena are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Uktena?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Uktena. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Uktena?
        Uktena is a very popular trail. There have been 3,599 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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