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7.0 miles
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-1,868 ft
Descent
01:27:59
Avg time
-1,806 ft
Altitude change
3,163 ft
Altitude min
4,969 ft
Altitude max
4,969 ft
Altitude start
3,163 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-100.1%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
5,089 ft
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
01:27:59
Avg time
Laurel Mountain Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorth Mills River
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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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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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Singletrack trail that follows a steady, grinding grade until hitting Sassafras Gap. At this point, it is mostly hike a bike until shortly before it intersects Pilot Rock
Access Info
3 usual parking spots: Mills River Recreation Area ($3 fee)- climb a long, step gravel road to the crest of the ridge. Trail is 100 yards past crest on right. 2nd aceess point - Park at the crest on the gravel road directly across from the trail. 3rd option - Pullovers at the base of Pilot Cove or Pilot Rock trail
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- 37 miles avg distance
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Directions to laurel-mountain trailhead
(35.411300, -82.747390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Mountain
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Where is Laurel Mountain located?
Laurel Mountain is located in North Mills River, Mills River, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Mills River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.4113, -82.74739.
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How hard is Laurel Mountain?
Laurel Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Laurel Mountain?
Laurel Mountain has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,868 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,163 ft to 4,969 ft.
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Is Laurel Mountain a point to point trail?
Laurel Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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