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10.2 miles
Distance
1,100 ft
Climb
-1,129 ft
Descent
01:50:49
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
1,034 ft
Altitude min
1,165 ft
Altitude max
1,077 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
40.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:50:49
Avg time

Warrior Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
    Wilkesboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1905 in E-Biking
    • #111013 in Trail Running
    • #1890 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Pump Track, Rock Garden

Warrior Creek has almost a berm for every turn.

Access Info

Enter through the main gate or where shown on the GPS map above.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 205 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Warrior Creek Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2026 @ 7:10pm (America/New_York)
Feb 25, 2026
Lots of debris some trees down. Some not easy to scramble with bike.
Dec 27, 2025 @ 7:21pm (America/New_York)
Dec 27, 2025
Trail in good shape, partly blown of leaves, a couple of trees down though which will need a chainsaw.
Nov 22, 2025 @ 9:55am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 22, 2025
Nov 20, 2025 @ 11:44am (America/New_York)
Nov 20, 2025
Lots of leaves on most of the trails. Especially in the deep parts and drains.
Jul 14, 2025 @ 2:32pm
Jul 14, 2025
Numerous trees down
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Avg: 4.52 (34 votes)
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        Directions to warrior-creek trailhead (36.103540, -81.290050)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior Creek

        Where is Warrior Creek located?
        Warrior Creek is located in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.10354, -81.29005.
        How hard is Warrior Creek?
        Warrior Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Warrior Creek?
        Warrior Creek has 1,100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,034 ft to 1,165 ft.
        Is Warrior Creek a point to point trail?
        Warrior Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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