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5.9 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
01:50:21
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
2,065 ft
Altitude min
2,214 ft
Altitude max
2,102 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,677 ft
Distance flat
01:50:21
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHendersonville
, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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LightingNo
This is the 1st 6 miles of the Henderson County portion of the trail extending from Hendersonville to Horse Shoe.. The entire Transylvania County portion of the trail is currently closed to all users. Ride at your own risk.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 21 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 116 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to ecusta-trail-henderson-county-phase-1 trailhead
(35.309440, -82.460730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1
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Where is Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 located?
Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Hendersonville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.30944, -82.46073.
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What is the elevation gain for Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1?
Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,065 ft to 2,214 ft.
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Is Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 a point to point trail?
Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1?
Ecusta Trail - Henderson County Phase 1 is 5.9 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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