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2.2 miles
Distance
721 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
02:57:25
Avg time
719 ft
Altitude change
1,557 ft
Altitude min
2,276 ft
Altitude max
1,557 ft
Altitude start
2,277 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
348 ft
Distance down
614 ft
Distance flat
02:57:25
Avg time
Thorps Creek Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaWilson Creek
Mortimer, North Carolina -
Ref Number#279
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS / Grandfather District
True wilderness experience. Steep climb with over a dozen creek crossings. Take plenty of water and prepare for wet feet.
Access Info
Located at the rear of the Mortimer Campground. There is a trail head sign at the beginning.
GPS coordinates: Latitude: 35° 59' 27.24" / Longitude: -81° 45' 39.5994"
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This trail is in poor shape as trail reports describe. It is slated for decommissioning above Thorps Creek Falls as per 11/23/20 decision by USFS. It will be replaced by new trail on east flank in future project.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(35.995190, -81.760750)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thorps Creek
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Where is Thorps Creek located?
Thorps Creek is located in Wilson Creek, Mortimer, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Wilson Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.99519, -81.76075.
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How hard is Thorps Creek?
Thorps Creek is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Thorps Creek?
Thorps Creek has 721 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,557 ft to 2,276 ft.
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Is Thorps Creek a point to point trail?
Thorps Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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