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5,030 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
745 ft
Altitude min
819 ft
Altitude max
808 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
1,250 ft
Distance climb
2,375 ft
Distance down
1,404 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time
Shady Side Details
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Riding AreaBur-Mil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerGuilford County
Shady Side Trail is one-direction single track you can reach from the fire roads that connect to Owl's Root Trail. Some fast, flowing single track connects back to Owl's Roost near the northern end of the trail.
This trail is closed to pedestrians due to high speed traffic and limited sight lines.
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since 1999Sponsor- City of GreensboroLand Manager
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- 11 miles average
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to shady-side trailhead
(36.168840, -79.851900)
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Routes with this trail
15 miles • 1,060 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Only have time for a quick ride? This is one of the most popular routes in town!
14 miles • 923 ft • 6 • Loop •
Leave from Lake Bryant. Wild Turkey, Owls Roost, Wild Turkey
48 miles • 2,546 ft • 17 • Out & Back •
Unofficial route. Just using this to create a new out and back route.
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Nearby Trails
- Owls Roost Fire Road 420 ft
- Shady Side Connector 1,296 ft
- Owl's Roost - Root Drop Bypass 3,219 ft
- Little Loop Connector 1 mile
- Owls Roost Connector (greenway) 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shady Side
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Where is Shady Side located?
Shady Side is located in Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Bur-Mil Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.16884, -79.8519.
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How hard is Shady Side?
Shady Side is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Shady Side?
Shady Side has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 745 ft to 819 ft.
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Is Shady Side a point to point trail?
Yes, Shady Side is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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