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SaveThe trail system features 6.7 miles of narrow, single-track trail accessible from two points: the parking lot of WCU’s new Health and Human Sciences Building on Little Savannah Road and the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 107 near WCU’s softball complex. The access point through the tunnel connects users to the trail via property of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Hike
8 trails
- Trail Running
8 trails
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Open as of Jul 2, 2025Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 8
- Trails Trail Running
- 8
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,551 ft
- Total Vertical
- 521 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,613 ft
- Reports
- 39
- Photos
- 35
- Ridden Counter
- 753
Popular WCU Trail System Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 217 ft • 119 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 282 ft • 118 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1,978 ft • 51 ft • 99 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 164 ft • 96 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 1,440 ft • 152 ft • 79 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 486 ft • 78 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
WCU Trail System Mountain Bike Routes
45 miles • 6,540 ft • 0 • Loop •
Start at East Laporte Park in Jackson County. Cross Highway 107 and turn onto Caney Fork Road. Turn left...
18 miles • 4,022 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
This route takes you from campus all the way up to the parkway.
Photos of WCU Trail System Mountain Bike
Videos of WCU Trail System Mountain Bike
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Aug 27, 2017
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Mar 6, 2016
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Oct 11, 2009
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Oct 11, 2009
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Long Branch Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Gribble Gap Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Little Savannah Connector | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Lower Long Branch Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Cullowhee Connector | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| HHS Connector | Aug 17, 2022 @ 11:43am Aug 17, 2022 | Ideal | ottprime | ||
| Corkscrew | Aug 27, 2018 @ 3:14pm Aug 27, 2018 | Dry | hpiguy |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| srhull | wishlist | region | activity #86469488 | Jan 1, 2026 @ 2:28pm Jan 1, 2026 |
| ChrisUKRvYZ | wishlist | region | activity #82715969 | Oct 20, 2025 @ 9:41am Oct 20, 2025 |
| CarbonCrackhead | ridden | trail | activity #82363860 and 4 more | Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:57pm Oct 14, 2025 |
| Pineapplll | vote | trail | activity #79363757 and 6 more | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:16pm Aug 31, 2025 |
| Pineapplll | ridden | trail | activity #79363744 and 6 more | Aug 31, 2025 @ 1:16pm Aug 31, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Recommend the connector trail be upgraded from... | May 20, 2024 @ 1:45pm May 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | A well-maintained XC trail. Riding the branch... | Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:07am Jul 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | A well-maintained and fun XC trail. Riding the... | Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:05am Jul 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | A great trail. Riding | Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:03am Jul 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | Highly recommend these trails. Lots of fun... | Oct 1, 2017 @ 10:29am Oct 1, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Fork | 4.2 km | ||||
| Wayehuta ORV Park | 1 | 5.1 km | |||
| Panthertown Valley | 1 | 10 | 13.8 km | ||
| Fire Mountain Trails | 4 | 5 | 14.1 km | ||
| Middle Prong Wilderness | 14.8 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 522 ft | #5,699 | #2,095 | 35 | 39 | 2 | 1,602 | |
| Hike | 8 | 6 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 522 ft | #15,332 | #6,890 | 39 | 1 | 43 | ||
| Trail Running | 8 | 6 miles | 1,552 ft | 3 miles | 522 ft | #14,205 | #6,035 | 39 | 1 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions About WCU Trail System
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in WCU Trail System?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in WCU Trail System are:
- Little Savannah Connector (4.2/5)
- Upper Long Branch Loop (4.2/5)
- HHS Connector (4.2/5)
- Gribble Gap Loop (4.2/5)
- Lower Long Branch Loop (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in WCU Trail System?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in WCU Trail System are:
- October (29 activities)
- July (23 activities)
- August (13 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in WCU Trail System?
There are 1 parking locations listed in WCU Trail System. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in WCU Trail System?
The longest trail in WCU Trail System is Cullowhee Connector at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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