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A rolling mic of shirt, steep climbs and descents.


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3.0

Miles

4.8

KM

Loop

668' 203 m

High

576' 175 m

Low

240' 73 m

Up

244' 74 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Trails stay closed after rain much longer here than other trails in the area. For trail status check: usnwc.org.

Description

The Academy Trail starts off of Hawfield Rd. and WWC Parkway at the entrance to the overflow parking lot. The trail starts with a short climb followed by a half-mile descent and then crosses a creek over a huge wooden ladder bridge. The trail climbs for a half-mile to the back of the adjacent school property by the ball fields then sharply descends for one-tenth of a mile.

The trail comes out to the clearing under the power lines and connects with the Carolina Thread Trail for one-tenth of a mile before branching off to the left and heading back up the hill under the power lines. The trail ascends for another six-tenths of a mile before a quick tenth of a mile descent that takes you back out to Hawfield Rd.

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Shared By:

Vinnie Connors

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#807

in North Carolina

#20,260

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