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Monbo

Intermediate
 4.4 (38)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Troutman
  5. Lake Norman State Park
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“A fun, fast and flowy 6 mile loop through the Lake Norman State Park. ”

Logan Watts
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5.3

Miles

8.5

KM
Singletrack

888' 271 m

High

780' 238 m

Low

399' 122 m

Up

398' 121 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

This trail is reversed every year -- Clockwise on even years and counter-clockwise on odd years.

Description

Monbo is fantastic in both directions (although a lot of folks prefer it clockwise -- on even years). The trail dips and turns through the forest to create a winding and flowy singletrack favorite that can be ridden 2-3 times back to back and still keep you grinning.

From the trailhead at the parking lot, follow the bi-directional connector to the rod and take a left. After crossing the lake bridge, the trailhead will be on your right.

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Sep 12, 2023: Trailblazer Dirt Days: Sherman Branch

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks

Shared By:

Logan Watts with improvements by Larry Conger
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 38 votes

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in Lake Norman State Park

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  4.4 from 38 votes
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#1

in Lake Norman State Park

#17

in North Carolina

#308

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Lots of pine needles at LNSP.
Jun 15, 2013 near Troutman, NC
Dustin riding up a gully on Monbo.
May 29, 2013 near Troutman, NC
Monbo trail
May 19, 2013 near Troutman, NC

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Sep 2, 2023
Bryce Wheeler
Enjoyed the Fast Flow of this trail. At least one long climb but totally worth it. 6mi — 1h 00m
Oct 20, 2022
Sterling_III Broyles
leaf litter made the trail hard to see. bit of mud but mostly dry. 5.3mi
Jun 13, 2022
Brandon P
May 30, 2022
Brandon P
May 22, 2022
Brandon P
May 5, 2022
Maria Picton
Awesome ride. Flowy. Not too steep. Not too overly technical. Excellent condition.
Jan 13, 2022
Brandon P
6mi
Dec 27, 2021
Alex Silverman

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