Overmountain Victory Trail: Lake Whelchel
Trail
7.3 mile
11.7 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
298'
91 m
Descent: -292' -89 m
High: 742' 226 m
Low: 680' 207 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“Great flowing loop around the lake with only one quick and steep climb.”
— Erik Horton
Electric Mountain Bikes
Not Allowed
Features
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Family Friendly
The trail is easy enough for young riders to enjoy.
Need to Know
A paved parking area is located on Concord Rd. near Estes Rd. This is not gated and is open round the clock. You can enter at the lake boat landing, but this area is gated and closes at 7 PM.
Description
This trail circles Lake Whelchel in Gaffney, SC. The majority of the trail is a newly constructed hardpack clay trail perfect for fast riding. There are some areas with pea gravel surfaces, primarily around the dam, that can be a little slippery. The trail is a succession of quick and easy ups and downs flowing through the forest. Only one very short but very steep climb is located on the westernmost portion of the loop. There are several wooden bridges across streams that do not have wire or any other surface roughening installed—they will be slick if wet.
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Contacts
Land Manager: Gaffney of Board of Public Works
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