more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
-237 ft
Descent
00:07:47
Avg time
-237 ft
Altitude change
2,154 ft
Altitude min
2,391 ft
Altitude max
2,391 ft
Altitude start
2,156 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time

Wolf Branch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bent Creek Experimental Forest
    Bent Creek, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44787 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110187 in Trail Running
    • #96436 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #333 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,156 in Trail Running
    • #1,234 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    When Open
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Wolf Branch is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bent Creek North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 28 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 633 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 4,572 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.83 (30 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      EllenWpNvaN
      Fun trail to extend your down if you take ingles. Sick drop at the end, but take it with speed and jump it
      906Yooper906 906Yooper906
      Great trail both directions. Has some great TTF’s.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wolf Branch located?
      Wolf Branch is located in Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Bent Creek, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.50302, -82.633.
      ▼ How hard is Wolf Branch?
      Wolf Branch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wolf Branch?
      The trail has 237 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,154 ft to 2,391 ft.
      ▼ Is Wolf Branch a point to point trail?
      Wolf Branch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wolf Branch?
      Wolf Branch is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wolf Branch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wolf Branch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wolf Branch?
      Wolf Branch is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Wolf Branch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wolf Branch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wolf Branch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Wolf Branch. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wolf Branch?
      Wolf Branch is a very popular trail. There have been 18,368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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