North Carolina · Mountain biking

Wilson Ridge

12.04-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 3,018 ft elevation gain

12.0 mi
round trip
3,018 ft
climb
Out and back
route

Is Wilson Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Wilson Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Wilson Ridge

Best months: March–June 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

    49° / 27°

    10 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    53° / 30°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    60° / 36°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    70° / 45°

    10 wet

  5. May

    77° / 54°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 63°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 67°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 65°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 59°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 46°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 36°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    52° / 30°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lenoir, NC, 11.3 mi away at 1,155 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Wilson Ridge is a 12.04-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 3,018 feet of elevation.