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Horseridge Trail

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Morganton
  5. South Mountains State Park
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“A great secluded singletrack with multiple views of the Blue Ridge looking west from overlooks. ”

Brandon Thrower
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3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

Point to Point

2,615' 797 m

High

2,121' 647 m

Low

536' 163 m

Up

43' 13 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This remote trail within South Mountains State Park might have some of the most expansive views of all the trails in the park. It is also a roller coaster with some climbs reaching greater than 15% gradient. It is definitely worth the hike out just for the views.

Contacts

Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park

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Brandon Thrower
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#13

in South Mountains State Park

#26411

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  3.5 from 2 votes
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#13

in South Mountains State…

#1,074

in North Carolina

#26,411

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