North Carolina · Mountain biking

Lake Path

0.4 mi
round trip
122 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Lake Path is a short, easy mountain biking route in North Carolina, set just 0.1 mile from the town of Bells. The ride is out and back, covering about 0.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 122 feet. The trail rises steadily from a low point of 218 feet to a high of 249 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 5% grade near the start. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chatham show October highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, and April runs similarly mild. July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 90°F. Crosswinds Campgrounds sits about a mile away, and Poplar Trail, Wildlife Trail and the Red Trail all lie within about 4 miles for anyone who wants to pair a bike ride with hiking.

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

    Best time to visit Lake Path

    Best months: March–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° / 30°

    2. Feb

      55° / 31°

    3. Mar

      63° / 38°

    4. Apr

      73° / 47°

    5. May

      80° / 58°

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

    7. Jul

      90° / 71°

    8. Aug

      88° / 69°

    9. Sep

      83° / 62°

    10. Oct

      73° / 49°

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

    12. Dec

      54° / 32°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chatham Wtp, NC, 1.3 mi away at 308 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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