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2,021 ft
Distance
128 ft
Climb
00:04:57
Avg time
128 ft
Altitude change
2,696 ft
Altitude min
2,823 ft
Altitude max
2,696 ft
Altitude start
2,825 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
34.1%
Grade min
1,959 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time
Shoals Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDupont State Recreational Forest
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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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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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
A fantastic out and back trail with great features on the way to Little River, and a great technical climbing challenge on the way back. Perfect to add onto your ride from Laurel Ridge
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 76 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 581 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(35.167130, -82.626080)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoals Trail
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Where is Shoals Trail located?
Shoals Trail is located in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Dupont State Recreational Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.16713, -82.62608.
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How hard is Shoals Trail?
Shoals Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Shoals Trail?
Shoals Trail has 128 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,696 ft to 2,823 ft.
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Is Shoals Trail a point to point trail?
Shoals Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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