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North Mecklenburg

Intermediate
 3.8 (50)
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  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Charlotte
  5. Huntersville
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“A fast, flowing three mile loop perfect for beginners, with enough fun factor for all riders. ”

Vinnie Connors
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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM
Singletrack

788' 240 m

High

738' 225 m

Low

146' 44 m

Up

147' 45 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Description

This is a multi-use trail and gets a decent amount of foot traffic. Runners should run in the opposite direction of the cyclists (counterclockwise) for safety reasons but here most runners seem to run the the same direction as the bikes, so be careful. Speeds here can be 10mph+ on average.

The trail starts near the pump track and leads to the biggest hit of the run. It is rooty and relatively flat, with only one decent climb (Death Hill). You wont find many jumps or man-made features here- it's more suited for the beginner or cross country rider. The trail is only 3 miles in length, so getting a few laps in is usually in order.

The trail dries much faster than other trails in the area. When Charlotte gets a significant amount of rain, North Meck usually opens earlier than other trails in the area are able to.

The pump track was recently rebuilt, and when dry, is a blast for kids and adults alike!

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Sep 12, 2023: Trailblazer Dirt Days: Sherman Branch

Land Manager: Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 50 votes

#1

in Huntersville

#297

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#1

in Huntersville

#16

in North Carolina

#297

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The start of the North Mecklenburg pump track rebuild that was completed Summer of 2015
Nov 6, 2015 near Hunters…, NC
The second to last feature is fun
Mar 16, 2022 near Hunters…, NC

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Mar 11, 2023
Wasim Al-Abed
Trail looks good . Many of the of the fallen trees have been cleared (except for one, can be hopped if you are skilled , im not) . Some mud 6.7mi
Jan 29, 2023
Wasim Al-Abed
3.1mi
Aug 28, 2022
E IAm
2.9mi
Jul 26, 2022
Brandon P
Mar 16, 2022
Brandon P
Nov 30, 2021
Brad Watling
Trying old N Me k out again after reopening and a long absence for me! — 11h 45m
Jun 10, 2021
Samuel T
Jan 17, 2021
Paul Finch
Trail still closed for renovations. No date for opening.

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