Black Mountain
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.4 mi
Distance
2,822 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
for mountain biking, todayWeather is good
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Observed 7 min ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 70°F / low 67°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
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Black Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,822 ft
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About this trail
Black Mountain is an out-and-back trail in North Carolina managed by the Forest Service, covering 8.39 miles with 2,822 feet of elevation gain.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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