Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
| Address: | National Forest Rd, Canton, NC 28716, USA |
| GPS: |
35°17'6.4"N 82°49'45.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 7.1 mi |
Hike and Mountain Bike
This is a classic, short Pisgah loop. It's moderately technical most of the way with a couple of trickier sections. Most people prefer to approach it counter-clockwise, but it can be ridden either way. Now it's downhill for a while... great rocky downhill roller coaster that is technical enough to command your attention. Then you'll make a sharp left at some log steps where it intersects Farlow Gap trail. The descent mellows out at some forested track that brings you back to the river. Courtesy of mtbproject.com
There are several loops that can be done but this is my favorite: Follow the gravel doubletrack until it forks, and take the right path. Wind your way up and up, past two waterfalls, until you reach where the trail intersects the gravel road. Go left (and down!) and follow this back to the first waterfall and then ride out. Courtesy of singletracks.com
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Canton, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Park St toward Church St (36 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on Park St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Sorrells St (404 ft)
- Continue onto Pisgah Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-110 S/Pisgah Dr (5.0 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 S (24.1 mi)
- Sharp right onto National Forest 475 Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn left to stay on National Forest 475 Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn right onto National Forest Rd (144 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
7.1 milesElevation Gain ?
-30 feetReal Ascent ?
3,408 feetReal Descent ?
3,438 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-42° to 28°)
-91% to 54%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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