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1.6 miles
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
00:11:26
Avg time
-308 ft
Altitude change
2,896 ft
Altitude min
3,250 ft
Altitude max
3,244 ft
Altitude start
2,936 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1,752 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:11:26
Avg time
Rainbow Road Trail Details
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Riding AreaOld Fort
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Rainbow Road is a green trail in Montreat, North Carolina. It consists of fast, wide single-track with the occasional steep tech section. This trail can be used as a link to the Old Toll road which leads to heartbreak ridge. Ideal for beginner riders and kids. Be aware of unleashed dogs and hikers.
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(35.639600, -82.295130)
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Nearby Trails
- Old Trestle Road 341 ft
- Lookout Trail 2,854 ft
- East Ridge Trail 2,897 ft
- Old Mitchell Toll Road 1 mile
- Buck Gap Trail 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Road Trail
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Where is Rainbow Road Trail located?
Rainbow Road Trail is located in Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Old Fort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.6396, -82.29513.
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How hard is Rainbow Road Trail?
Rainbow Road Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Road Trail?
Rainbow Road Trail has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,896 ft to 3,250 ft.
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Is Rainbow Road Trail a point to point trail?
Rainbow Road Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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