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4.1 miles
Distance
1,238 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:52:27
Avg time
1,174 ft
Altitude change
2,369 ft
Altitude min
3,543 ft
Altitude max
2,369 ft
Altitude start
3,543 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
28.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1,955 ft
Distance down
955 ft
Distance flat
00:52:27
Avg time
Clawhammer Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPisgah / Brevard
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref NumberFS5058
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Gateway climb to many of Pisgah's great trails The beginning from the parking lot is the steepest part. There is also another short up towards the top before reaching Black Mountain / Buckhorn intersection. This is a wide gravel road all the way to the top. There is one short saddle decent near the middle after FS5099 (Also know as Maxwell cove) while climbing.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 220 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 1,478 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to clawhammer-road trailhead
(35.308050, -82.745080)
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Nearby Trails
- Perry Cove Road 1,352 ft
- Pressley Cove Trail 2,238 ft
- Clawhammer Cove 1 mile
- Maxwell Cove 1 mile
- Black Mountain Trail (middle) 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clawhammer Road
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Where is Clawhammer Road located?
Clawhammer Road is located in Pisgah / Brevard, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah / Brevard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.30805, -82.74508.
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What is the elevation gain for Clawhammer Road?
Clawhammer Road has 377 m of elevation gain. The trail has 20 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 722 m to 1,080 m.
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Is Clawhammer Road a point to point trail?
Clawhammer Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Clawhammer Road?
Clawhammer Road is 6.7 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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