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The Gaunlet

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  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. …Falls Lake State Recreation Area
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“Despite the intimidating name, this trail features some nice intermediate+ riding. ”

Russell Hobart
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Miles

1.8

KM
Singletrack

298' 91 m

High

263' 80 m

Low

37' 11 m

Up

49' 15 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

Only open Sundays from September 1 through May 15. This is primarily a hunting reserve. Please respect the closure.

Description

If riding counter-clockwise, this trail starts at the end of Sig's Loop, otherwise, it starts at Howard's Connector or the Gauntlet Connector. This trail features some nice forested riding combined with more open spaces and views of Fall's Lake. There are a few technical drops and ascents but nothing too troublesome.

Contacts

Local Club: Triangle Off-Road Cyclists (TORC)

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks

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Russell Hobart
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in New Light Trails

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in North Carolina

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They typically burn an area every year to encourage new plant growth and animal habitat
Jun 21, 2013 near Creedmoor, NC
This is the Gauntlet climb!
Jun 21, 2013 near Creedmoor, NC

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