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  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Charlotte
  5. U.S. National Whitewater Center
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“Decent climbs and smooth descents with scenic views of the Catawba River. ”

Kristen Arendt
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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

661' 202 m

High

572' 174 m

Low

297' 90 m

Up

342' 104 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

The Point Trail is mainly 2 climbs and 3 descents alongside the Catawba River and connects Figure 8 and Carolina Thread trails to the Main Loop in the south. This trail was newly updated in 2014. They added two new sections and rerouted the end of the trail a bit.

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Land Manager: Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

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Kristen Arendt
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in U.S. National Whitewater Center

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The sun sets over the Catawba River along the North Main Loop.
Nov 22, 2019 near Mount H…, NC
Long Creek peeks through the trees along the North Main Loop.
Nov 22, 2019 near Mount H…, NC
Fall colors erupt on the North Main Loop.
Nov 22, 2019 near Mount H…, NC

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