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7.7 miles
Distance
2,659 ft
Climb
-739 ft
Descent
01:55:56
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
01:55:56
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Creek Park
    Lake Lure, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75204 in E-Biking
    • #105653 in Trail Running
    • #102409 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Town of Lake Lure

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Weed Patch... Trail Reports

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Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
trail is open and clear of debris
Mar 10, 2025 @ 6:56am
Mar 10, 2025
Storm damaged
Sep 3, 2024 @ 11:39am
Sep 3, 2024
Top access closed
Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:11pm
Jul 26, 2024
Trail is permanently closed at the top due to access issue. Can still access from the bottom.
May 18, 2024 @ 12:17pm
May 18, 2024
 Was chased out local was not happy that I was there big gate no trespassing brand new big lock on it and another 50 feet. I can see the parking...
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        4.5 ★★★★★
        18 Ratings
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        4 ★ 39%
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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!
        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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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Weed Patch Mountain Trail located?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is located in Buffalo Creek Park, Lake Lure, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.48279, -82.1909.
        ▼ How hard is Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail has 2,659 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 739 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,525 ft to 3,453 ft.
        ▼ Is Weed Patch Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is 7.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Weed Patch Mountain Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is best visited during: year round.
        ▼ How do I access Weed Patch Mountain Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Weed Patch Mountain Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 53 minutes to ride Weed Patch Mountain Trail. The trail is 7.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Weed Patch Mountain Trail?
        Weed Patch Mountain Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 540 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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