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Moore's Springs Trails

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  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Danbury
  5. Hanging Rock State Park
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“A growing trail system that celebrates the unique geography of the Sauratown Range. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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8.6

Miles

13.8

KM

95%

Singletrack

1,025' 313 m

High

765' 233 m

Low

687' 210 m

Up

688' 210 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

Moore's Springs is made up of multiple loops that range from rocky terrain with creek crossings to sections of sweeping turns.

Need to Know

While MST is free to ride, it's certainly not free to maintain. Visitors can leave donations in a box near the trailhead (just look for the old rickety farmhouse). They can also make donations via Paypal on the MST webpage.

Description

Although the loops at Moore's Springs can be ridden in any direction, this description covers a counter-clockwise option leaving from the farmhouse.

From Moore's Springs campground, head down the 4-H campground road and look for a faint trail that heads right. You'll start with a drop down to a creek crossing and head under a bridge. When you hit Moore's Spring Rd, head right at the intersection to access Major Tom.

This part of the ride has some nice, fast, and flowing sections with good berms. It's marked with blue hexagons. When you hit Major Tom, turn left and ascend gradually over rocky terrain. Stay left at the intersection with Land of the Lost.

Enjoy the serpentine nature of this trail, marked with white hexagons. Other than a couple of rocky creek crossings, this trail is fun and flowy. At the intersection with Original Loop, stay left and continue cruising on swooping trail. There are a few nice berms on this section of the ride.

When you get back to the parking lot, cross back over the road and finish on the right side of North Side Trail.

History & Background

Tony McGee, the mastermind behind MST and a Stokes County native, spearheaded work on MST in 2009 with help from volunteers and a federal stimulus program. By 2010, his crew had blazed three miles of trail, and they upped it to six the following year. Trail building is continuing and include plans to eventually have 20 miles of trails with sections for beginners and experts.

Contacts

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks - Hanging Rock State Park

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Leslie Kehmeier
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Chad rolling through Land of the Lost Creek
Aug 8, 2013 near Danbury, NC
She is taking a short break and cooling off as we were trailing hard on Land of the Lost. One of the best times ever!
Feb 26, 2018 near Danbury, NC
Taking a break to snap a photo.
Sep 23, 2024 near Danbury, NC
How could you not stop to take a look at the water fall.
Sep 23, 2024 near Danbury, NC
The top of Major Tom looking out toward Hanging Rock
Aug 27, 2018 near Danbury, NC
River crossing. Can be very slippery.
Apr 24, 2023 near Danbury, NC

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Sep 2, 2024
Dakota F
Great trails in Stokes County. Very flowy (especially black racer). Ton of fun to be had here. — 3h 00m
May 11, 2024
Christian Rust
6mi
Jun 21, 2023
Eduardo Bautista
Mar 18, 2023
Quentin Harris
Trail is in great shape except for one tree down about a fourth of the way up the Ringneck trail 9.2mi — 1h 22m
Oct 24, 2021
Graham Rich
B team Biking
May 2, 2021
Cory Liverman
Great ride. Well maintained trail. 8.6mi — 2h 30m
Jan 30, 2021
Maxx Maxx
6mi
Sep 7, 2020
Ivan Windon
Rode with the two kids. The 6 year old did well dealing with all the climbing. — 2h 30m

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