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Riding Ford Trail #450

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 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Nantahala National Forest
  5. Panthertown Trail System
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“A steeper more technical alternative to the Powerline Road Trail #451. ”

Mark O'Neal
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Miles

1.6

KM
Singletrack

3,941' 1,201 m

High

3,582' 1,092 m

Low

362' 110 m

Up

31' 9 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Take this trail on the Panthertown Loop if the Powerline Road Trail #451 isn't hard enough for you. Some steeper, technical sections and another potential dismount-style creek crossing await you. Probably best done clockwise, but it can be done either way.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of Panthertown

Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office

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Mark O'Neal
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  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Panthertown Trail System

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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#3

in Panthertown Trail System

#589

in North Carolina

#22,814

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Large boulders on Riding Ford trail river crossing.
Jul 17, 2018 near Brevard, NC

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