6.0 miles
Distance
549 ft
Climb
-1,834 ft
Descent
01:01:47
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Yancey Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWilson Creek
Mortimer, North Carolina -
Ref Number#259
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Yancey Ridge is a highly rated 6 mile popular black diamond mixed trail located near Mortimer North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour1 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Yancey Ridge mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,286 ft
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Altitude min1,700 ft
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Altitude max2,986 ft
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Altitude start2,986 ft
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Altitude end1,699 ft
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Grade-4%
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Grade max-56.6%
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Grade min42.9%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,608 ft
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Avg time01:01:47
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Avg reverse time01:40:10
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 81 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
All
- 474 rides
- Last: Feb 4, 2023
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5 Reviews & Comments
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phrogfella
(May 9, 2021 at 7:53)
(May 9, 2021 at 7:53)
Recently renovated with more to come judging by the fact that heavy equipment is still parked along the trail. All except the final mile or so has been reworked and is in prime. No downed trees, lots of new water bars to jump, heavily eroded sections graded, and the mucky/leaf clogged climbs have been cleaned out. Thank you to whoever has done all of the work!
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phrogfella
(Feb 28, 2021 at 18:07)
(Feb 28, 2021 at 18:07)
This is the trail that you’re looking for. Old-school Pisgah trail that follows the ups and downs of the ridge before falling sharply into Mortimer. Expect tough climbs and gnarly fall line descents. Combine with Old House Gap Road for ~13.1mi and 2900’ of climbing.
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MatthewWayne
(Sep 7, 2020 at 13:00)
Great trail for what it is. It isn’t a coastal flat trail. You will have to climb. The gullies can be a pain but are great for practicing your riding technique. Would be awesome if we could get a group together and do some work on it.
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SCxXxMTB
(Oct 23, 2019 at 19:14)
Unfortunately didnt live up to the hype for me... great trail but there are too many climbs on it IMO. The downs are great, but too short. Wasn't worth the climb as much as it hurts me to say
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josesanchez89
TMBA (Apr 26, 2018 at 8:17)
TMBA (Apr 26, 2018 at 8:17)
This trail is super gnarly but on par for the riding you will get in Banner Elk. Climbs are super steep and the descends tech.
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