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Spencer Branch Trail #140

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Asheville
  5. Trace Ridge
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“A fun trail with good terrain and several mixed in rocky sections. ”

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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Point to Point

3,301' 1,006 m

High

2,462' 750 m

Low

4' 1 m

Up

844' 257 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

After making a right off of Trace Ridge, Spencer Branch Trail descends fairly steeply down the mountain with a series of bermed corners that are interspersed with rocky sections. The trail was rerouted in 2016 to moderate the grade and improve the trail.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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  4.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Trace Ridge

#19172

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Trail Rankings

#3

in Trace Ridge

#757

in North Carolina

#19,172

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The climb up Spencer Branch takes you through a thriving hardwood forest.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC
Several creek crossings so plan for wet feet.
Jul 29, 2023 near Avery C…, NC
Cross Spencer Creek along this narrow, but doable rock-hop.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC
Old Hendersonville Reservoir stands alongside the trail.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC

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