Trail Detail

FS 57A

Highlands · North Carolina

Route

Difficulty

Not Rated

0.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

9 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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About This Trail

FS 57A is a 0.8-mile mountain bike trail near Highlands, North Carolina. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 9 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Highlands rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Highlands.

Mountain Biking in Highlands

Highlands is one of the mountain biking hubs in North Carolina, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use FS 57A as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Conditions

Cloudy
50°
48°
62°
9 mph
Gust16 mph
6:31 AM
8:27 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.04 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours20% top-layer soil moisture66°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 74°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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Trail Details

Surface

Gravel

Surface Quality

Minor Bumps

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FS 57A FAQ

Where is FS 57A?

FS 57A is a mountain bike trail near Highlands, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is FS 57A?

FS 57A is 0.8 miles long, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 9 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for FS 57A?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 74°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near FS 57A?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Highlands include Hickory Knut Gap Road, Jones Gap Road, Blackrock Trail, Riding Ford Trail, Rattlesnake Knob Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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