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3.3 miles
Distance
149 ft
Climb
-272 ft
Descent
00:44:30
Avg time
-122 ft
Altitude change
3,153 ft
Altitude min
3,297 ft
Altitude max
3,277 ft
Altitude start
3,156 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,539 ft
Distance flat
00:44:30
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Pink Beds Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah / Brevard
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30004 in Trail Running
    • #28993 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Oct 15 - April 15
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Seasonal Use Only. Note: only north half of loop is open to bikes. Rhododendron & Mtn. Laurel tunnels. Trail travels through some open fields on old, narrow roadbed. Undulates up and down near beginning at picnic area; then drops thru a fun downhill in woods carpeted with ferns to the intersection with extension to the gaging station on the river.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles average
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  • 23 miles avg distance
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Mar 4, 2024
 This description is actually for the connector trail from the main PB loop, east to connect with SMR trail. 118A is in bad shape. It’s not long...
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        Directions to pink-beds-loop-trail trailhead (35.353520, -82.778660)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pink Beds Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Pink Beds Loop Trail located?
        Pink Beds Loop Trail is located in Pisgah / Brevard, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah / Brevard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.35352, -82.77866.
        ▼ How hard is Pink Beds Loop Trail?
        Pink Beds Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pink Beds Loop Trail?
        Pink Beds Loop Trail has 149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,153 ft to 3,297 ft.
        ▼ Is Pink Beds Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Pink Beds Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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