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The newest trail in the WWC system that is a good mix of punchy climbs, flowing downhill, and tech.


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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM

Singletrack

668' 203 m

High

578' 176 m

Low

237' 72 m

Up

238' 72 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Trail stay closed after rain much longer here than other trails in the area. For trail status check: usnwc.org

Description

The Academy Trail starts off of Hawfield Rd. and WWC Parkway at the entrance to the overflow parking lot. The trail starts with a short climb followed by a half-mile descent and then crosses a creek over a huge wooden ladder bridge. The trail climbs for a half-mile to the back of the adjacent school property by the ball fields then sharply descends for one-tenth of a mile.

The trail comes out to the clearing under the power lines and connects with the Carolina Thread Trail for one-tenth of a mile before branching off to the left and heading back up the hill under the power lines. The trail ascends for another six-tenths of a mile before a quick tenth of a mile descent that takes you back out to Hawfield Rd.

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Shared By:

Vinnie Connors

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 9 votes

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  3.6 from 9 votes
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Trail Rankings

#515

in North Carolina

#19,671

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May 23, 2023
Nathan Tidd
2.9mi — 0h 35m
Nov 21, 2021
Tim Clark
Aug 1, 2021
S D
3mi
Aug 10, 2019
Mark H
3mi
Jul 13, 2019
Matt Jernigan
Some climbing at the end. Not too bad. 3mi
Aug 25, 2018
Joel Mathewson
12mi
Jul 22, 2018
Ashton Hicks
3mi
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