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2,133 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
578 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
578 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-14.6%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
876 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
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Wedge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    U.S. National Whitewater Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35299 in E-Biking
    • #79188 in Trail Running
    • #300217 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Smooth flowy trail typical of the WWC. Easy climb for a fun descent.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14.9 km average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 21.3 km avg distance
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  • 839 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Ideal
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        Directions to wedge trailhead (35.264070, -81.012150)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wedge

        Where is Wedge located?
        Wedge 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 35.26407, -81.01215.
        How hard is Wedge?
        Wedge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Wedge?
        Wedge has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 578 ft to 615 ft.
        Is Wedge a point to point trail?
        Yes, Wedge is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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