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2.6 miles
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-324 ft
Descent
00:30:20
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
2,571 ft
Altitude min
2,797 ft
Altitude max
2,719 ft
Altitude start
2,572 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
981 ft
Distance flat
00:30:20
Avg time
Corn Mill Shoals Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDupont State Recreational Forest
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonWhen Open
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Land Owner
Corn Mill Shoals Trail is primarily an old forest service road from Corn Mill Shoals Access Area to the Little River (AKA Corn Mills Shoals). It is primarily single track with lots of variety, rock features and slick rock east of Little River to Bridal Veil Falls. Depending on water level, water temperature, skill level and sense of adventure, one can cross Little River to gain access to the other side of DuPont Forest. There is NO BRIDGE across Little River.
LOCALS TIP: LIttle River Bring extra socks and cross as far upstream as possible in your socks and carry your bike across. It is NOT recommended for horses to cross Little River.
Corn Mill Shoals Trail can also be accessed from other parking areas from a variety of other adjoining trails east of Little River.
Disclaimer
Use care if crossing Little River - Not recommended for equestrian crossing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 11 miles average
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- 69 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 520 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to corn-mill-shoals-trail trailhead
(35.172920, -82.638610)
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Where is Corn Mill Shoals Trail located?
Corn Mill Shoals Trail is located in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Dupont State Recreational Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.17292, -82.63861.
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How hard is Corn Mill Shoals Trail?
Corn Mill Shoals Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Corn Mill Shoals Trail?
Corn Mill Shoals Trail has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,571 ft to 2,797 ft.
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Is Corn Mill Shoals Trail a point to point trail?
Corn Mill Shoals Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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