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8.5 miles
Distance
903 ft
Climb
-1,325 ft
Descent
00:26:40
Avg time
-423 ft
Altitude change
3,547 ft
Altitude min
4,312 ft
Altitude max
3,969 ft
Altitude start
3,547 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
26.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,834 ft
Distance flat
00:26:40
Avg time
Max Patch Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Hike
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Riding AreaBald Mountains
Mars Hill, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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Max Width72 inches
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LicenseRequired
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Entrance GateNo
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Max Patch Road is a 8 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Mars Hill North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 903 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail. A license is required to use this trail.
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(35.743110, -82.953210)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Max Patch Road
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Where is Max Patch Road located?
Max Patch Road is located in Bald Mountains, Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.74311, -82.95321.
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What is the elevation gain for Max Patch Road?
Max Patch Road has 903 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,325 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,547 ft to 4,312 ft.
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Is Max Patch Road a point to point trail?
Max Patch 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 Max Patch Road?
Max Patch Road is 8.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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