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7.7 miles
Distance
2,659 ft
Climb
-739 ft
Descent
01:16:17
Avg time
1,920 ft
Altitude change
1,525 ft
Altitude min
3,453 ft
Altitude max
1,532 ft
Altitude start
3,451 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
44.1%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,818 ft
Distance flat
01:16:17
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBuffalo Creek Park
Lake Lure, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#223 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
- #194 in E-Biking
- #1,596 in Trail Running
- #1,611 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonyear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Face, Skinny
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Year Opened2018
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Land Owner
Out & Back trail built to traverse from the valley floor across multiple spines criss crossing both park land & private property. All man made singletrack. NO BAIL OUT trails or roads on the route, so plan accordingly.
Multiple scenic spots. Reaching the pinnacle at Eagle Rock is well worth the work.
Make sure to check out the short spur "Eye of the Needle" side trail just under Eagle Rock as well.
Access Info
Trail access via Buffalo Creek Park ONLY. Upper parking lot CLOSED/BLOCKADED by private land owner. Reach out to Chimney Rock State Park staff for ongoing updates as they work with locals to resolve the issue.
For now, ONLY access is from the bottom.
Disclaimer
NO ACCESS VIA SHUMONT ROAD. LAND OWNER HAS REVOKED EASEMENT
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 18.4 km avg distance
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- 51 rides
- Last: Sep 16, 2026
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28 Reviews & Comments
JesseAnHTHb
Rode most of this trail yesterday. Amazing trail in the first 2/3 way up. However after the big rock slab overlook, the trail was extremely overgrown with thorne branches and downed trees and general weeds that caused a lot of tick anxiety. I ended up turning around without getting to reach the top due to this. Can some trail faries clear the top please?!? I appreciate all the work. I was so bummed I just couldn't see the whole thing!
SCbiker7
I confirmed with Lake Lure Parks that e-bikes (pedal assisted) bikes are allowed on the Buffalo Creek trail and Weed Patch trail. However, as of 03/17/2026 the trails are closed but will open soon. I was told to keep checking their website:
https://www.townoflakelure.com/parksreclak/page/buffalo-creek-park-currently-closed-due-damage-hurricane-helene
I gave them info about the Trailbot app and they are looking to register with the app to report trail conditions and updates!
https://www.townoflakelure.com/parksreclak/page/buffalo-creek-park-currently-closed-due-damage-hurricane-helene
I gave them info about the Trailbot app and they are looking to register with the app to report trail conditions and updates!
SCbiker7
I thought this trail allowed e-bikes? Trail forks says it is no longer e-bike rideable. When did this change?
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