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2.8 miles
Distance
756 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:18:10
Avg time
595 ft
Altitude change
1,926 ft
Altitude min
2,521 ft
Altitude max
1,926 ft
Altitude start
2,520 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
39.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,888 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:18:10
Avg time

Upper Falls Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mountain State Park
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #326123 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #266595 in Trail Running
    • #70078 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Falls Trail is a 3 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Morganton North Carolina. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      blowmyfuse blowmyfuse
      What direction should I do this trail if I'm mountain biking? it looks like everything is a loop. I like technical descending....a LOT

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Falls Trail located?
      Upper Falls Trail is located in South Mountain State Park, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the South Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.59685, -81.64005.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Falls Trail?
      Upper Falls Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Falls Trail?
      Upper Falls Trail has 756 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,926 ft to 2,521 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Falls Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper Falls Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Falls Trail?
      Upper Falls Trail is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Falls Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Falls Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Falls Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Falls Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Falls Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Upper Falls Trail. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Falls Trail?
      Upper Falls Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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