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1.3 miles
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:14:22
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,961 ft
Altitude min
2,071 ft
Altitude max
2,034 ft
Altitude start
2,028 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
2,707 ft
Distance climb
3,425 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:14:22
Avg time
Upper Yellow Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRichmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerAsheville City
An extension of the Yellow Loop. When combined with the Yellow Loop, it makes for a 3.1 mile ride.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 199 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2026
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