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3.3 miles
Distance
921 ft
Climb
-1,497 ft
Descent
00:35:03
Avg time
-575 ft
Altitude change
1,321 ft
Altitude min
2,087 ft
Altitude max
2,085 ft
Altitude start
1,510 ft
Altitude end
-3.259%
Grade
-51.366%
Grade max
47.899%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,712 ft
Distance flat
00:35:03
Avg time
Gem Mine Details
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Riding AreaBoone Fork Area
Lenoir, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerGrandfather Ranger District
Fun Pisgah back country style descent with rocks, high speed turns, creek crossings and jumps. Two uphill sections are easily ridden. Trail finishes back on Spencer Branch Rd. (left to go to where you parked, right to go up and hit Gem Mine again).
Access Info
After climbing Spencer Branch Rd. for 3ish miles, there will be a sharp left hand turn. Look for a large mound with a trail to the left of it on the right side of the road. Stay right at any split that looks like a fork
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This trail is also used by horseback riders. Be respectful!
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to gem-mine trailhead
(35.996678, -81.594641)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gem Mine
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Where is Gem Mine located?
Gem Mine is located in Boone Fork Area, Lenoir, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Boone Fork Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.99668, -81.59464.
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How hard is Gem Mine?
Gem Mine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.259%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Gem Mine?
Gem Mine has 921 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,497 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,321 ft to 2,087 ft.
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Is Gem Mine a point to point trail?
Gem Mine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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