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West Wimba Loop

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Morganton
  5. Lake James State Park
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“A great loop though dense young forest that is purpose-built for mountain bikers. ”

Brandon Thrower
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5.4

Miles

8.6

KM

Loop

1,398' 426 m

High

1,227' 374 m

Low

358' 109 m

Up

368' 112 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Closed when wet.

Description

This trail is a good workout due to the constant elevation changes. It is designed as a flow-style mountain bike trail, so it is what it is. There are some good views in certain sections, but most of the trail is in dense young woods, but it is a pretty forest.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks - Lake James State Park

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Brandon Thrower
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in Lake James State Park

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#4

in Lake James State Park

#566

in North Carolina

#14,215

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