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3.5 miles
Distance
683 ft
Climb
-929 ft
Descent
01:11:40
Avg time
-246 ft
Altitude change
3,334 ft
Altitude min
4,170 ft
Altitude max
3,580 ft
Altitude start
3,333 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-45.6%
Grade max
100.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
01:11:40
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPisgah Ranger District
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref Number#127
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS
Upper Black Mountain contains the Iconic views riders and hikers seek. In 2021 the section of Upper Black Mountain from Turkey Pen Gap Trail to the intersection with middle black on Maxwell Cove Road (Pressley Gap) was rerouted making the trail sustainable for years to come. The reroute on this section of trail will surely will have the Pisgah character in no time at all.
Black Mountain Trail is split into 4 sections (Upper/Upper, Upper, Middle and Lower)
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Singletrack Trails Inc.Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 96 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- 696 rides
- Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Directions to black-mountain-trail-upper trailhead
(35.342100, -82.751510)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 2,276 ft • 7 • Loop •
Shuttle loop from top parking lot to lower parking lot for the Black Mountain Upper Upper to Lower
★ 3.9 • 12 miles • 2,276 ft • 14 • Loop •
This is just a filler. I have no description for this. Bike go ufasufob.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Mountain Trail (Upper)
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Where is Black Mountain Trail (Upper) located?
Black Mountain Trail (Upper) is located in Pisgah Ranger District, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Ranger District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3421, -82.75151.
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How hard is Black Mountain Trail (Upper)?
Black Mountain Trail (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Black Mountain Trail (Upper)?
Black Mountain Trail (Upper) has 742 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 984 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,337 ft to 4,170 ft.
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Is Black Mountain Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
Black Mountain Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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