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3.7 miles
Distance
489 ft
Climb
-487 ft
Descent
00:40:09
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
2,190 ft
Altitude min
2,548 ft
Altitude max
2,193 ft
Altitude start
2,192 ft
Altitude end
-36.5%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,080 ft
Distance flat
00:40:09
Avg time
North Slope Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPisgah Ranger District
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref Number#359
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 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 DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonOct 15 - April 15
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Seasonal use Mountain Bike Trail only October 15 - April 15. Short, steep climb from Davidson River up to intersection with North Slope Connector. Has waterbars, several neat bridges over gulches, rooty sections, rhododendron tunnels, and banked curves. A fun downhill from North Slope Connector back to Davidson River campground. Scenic, steep mountainside. Makes up the North Slope ride.
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Seasonal use Mountain Bike Trail only October 15 - April 15
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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(35.280290, -82.727120)
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Where is North Slope located?
North Slope is located in Pisgah Ranger District, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Ranger District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28029, -82.72712.
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How hard is North Slope?
North Slope is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for North Slope?
North Slope has 489 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 487 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,190 ft to 2,548 ft.
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Is North Slope a point to point trail?
North Slope is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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