North Carolina · Mountain biking

Cedar Falls Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
28 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Cedar Falls Trail is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, set within Town of Chapel Hill - Cedar Falls Park. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.3 miles, with a total climb of 28 feet and a steepest grade of about 3% near the start. It's a quick ride, and the elevation change is minimal, so it works well as a short stop or a warm-up before heading elsewhere in the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chapel Hill show October highs around 72°F with lows near 50°F, and April is similar at about 72°F by day and 48°F at night. July is the hottest month, with highs around 90°F. New Hope Creek, a canoeing spot, is about half a mile away. Dry Creek Trail and Slick Hill Fire Trail are both within about 2 miles for hikers. Climbers can find the Carrboro/University Lake boulders about 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Cedar Falls Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      51° / 32°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 34°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 48°

      11 wet

    5. May

      79° / 57°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 62°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 50°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 40°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 35°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chapel Hill Williams Ap, NC, 2.5 mi away at 512 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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