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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Charlotte
  5. Colonel Francis Beatty Park
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“Black Diamond section filled with roots, rocks, berms, and some wooden features. ”

Vinnie Connors
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1.4

Miles

2.2

KM
Singletrack

718' 219 m

High

677' 206 m

Low

79' 24 m

Up

84' 25 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

This section dries much slower than other parts of the trail and may be closed when the rest of the trail is open.

Description

This trail is Francis J Beatty's recently improved black diamond section. This section will test your skills to say the least. Lots of roots, tight trees, logs, skinnies, a few jumps, a 4 foot wooden ledge drop, and the best man-made feature in Charlotte, a ski jump kicker. Lots of airtime to be had here. This run is just a blast to ride.

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Nov 6, 2026: Portal Temporary Trail Closure

Nov 4, 2026: Trail Work Day Nov 14 Backyard Trails

Oct 25, 2026: Lake Norman Work Day – Camping – Night Ride! Nov 21

Land Manager: Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

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Vinnie Connors
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 6 votes

#2

in Colonel Francis Beatty Park

#9600

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  4.3 from 6 votes
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#2

in Colonel Francis Beatty…

#276

in North Carolina

#9,600

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A wooden obstacle
May 24, 2015 near Weddington, NC
nice rock and ramp obstacle you can get creative on
Apr 5, 2021 near Matthews, NC
medium wooden obstacle
Apr 5, 2021 near Weddington, NC
lovely "ski" jump
Apr 5, 2021 near Weddington, NC
Beatty's Black Ski Jump Landing Pad
Jul 30, 2013 near Weddington, NC
Beatty's Black Ski Jump Roll In
Jul 30, 2013 near Weddington, NC

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