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5.3 miles
Distance
369 ft
Climb
-375 ft
Descent
00:45:47
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,219 ft
Altitude min
1,397 ft
Altitude max
1,334 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
-23.5%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,413 ft
Distance flat
00:45:47
Avg time

West Wimba Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake James State Park
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34239 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138888 in Trail Running
    • #89238 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #253 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,411 in Trail Running
    • #1,186 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Lake James State Park

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AI Generated Description

West Wimba Loop is a 5 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Morganton North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 369 ft green climb. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 345 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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West Wimba Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Apr 12, 2026
Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:28am
Sep 1, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 @ 11:27am
Apr 17, 2025
 West Wimba open according to sign at the entrance from the parking lot.
Nov 7, 2024 @ 6:47am
Nov 7, 2024
All of LJSP remains closed
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Oct 23, 2024
LJSP is closed including all trails
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Status:
on Apr 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.94 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 58%
      3 ★ 25%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      Drpbmxxz
      It's currently running counter-clockwise, would be more fun clockwise in my opinion
      CalebHill CalebHill
      These trails are the worst (wink wink). The flow is terrible (wink wink). The forest is ugly (wink wink) Stay far away from these trails (wink wink).
      TizZL3
      Trail is currently in counter clockwise direction. Will be changed late this month or early
      October to clockwise which will make it much more fun. Still an awesome trail and very well maintained.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Wimba Loop located?
      West Wimba Loop is located in Lake James State Park, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake James State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.75948, -81.8898.
      ▼ How hard is West Wimba Loop?
      West Wimba Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Wimba Loop?
      West Wimba Loop has 369 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 375 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,219 ft to 1,397 ft.
      ▼ Is West Wimba Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, West Wimba Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West Wimba Loop?
      West Wimba Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Wimba Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Wimba Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access West Wimba Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Wimba Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West Wimba Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride West Wimba Loop. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is West Wimba Loop?
      West Wimba Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,512 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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