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After this ride, you are going to want enchiladas. This is the longest trail system in Charlotte with 32 miles.


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Map Key

28.9

Miles

46.5

KM

95%

Singletrack

696' 212 m

High

575' 175 m

Low

1,721' 525 m

Up

1,716' 523 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

This track was revised to avoid the closed trails Needle, Tortuga, and Carolina Thread Trail.

Overview

The many different trails at the USNWC make this ride unique. While at first it might seem like an easy 32-mile ride, you still have to climb over 2,000 feet. Once you learn every trail at the WWC, this route will come in handy when you are doing shorter versions. Budget about 4 hours for this or under 3 hours if you have good endurance experience.

Description

While it might seem like a flat ride as miles start going by, the flatness will go away. While there is water and many bailout points, this ride is still somewhat challenging because of the miles that need to be covered.

This route also is 99% singletrack. Many have been known to do this on a singlespeed and fully ridged bikes. Either way, be ready to eat your enchiladas at the end of this ride.

Visit center.whitewater.org for up-to-date trail conditions.

Contacts

Shared By:

Zachary Headden with improvements by Ingrid Ellis

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Photos

Ryan Dunn making the Figure 8 trail at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte look good.
Apr 19, 2019 near Mount H…, NC
The sun sets over the Catawba River along the North Main Loop.
Mar 14, 2017 near Mount H…, NC
Creek near the start of the rail trail bridges.
Mar 23, 2021 near Mount H…, NC
Fall colors erupt on the North Main Loop.
Mar 14, 2017 near Mount H…, NC
Awesome views of the Catawba river along the ride.
Sep 22, 2018 near Mount H…, NC
Rock garden just after start of WWC East.
Nov 22, 2015 near Mount H…, NC
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