South Fork Rail Trail

Lincolnton · North Carolina

2.0 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

21 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
64°
65°
89°
12 mph
Gust22 mph
6:16 AM
8:27 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.23 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours9% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 6 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 51% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

The South Fork Rail Trail is a combination of natural surface and crushed gravel trail, providing nice terraced views of the South Fork of the Catawba River. Enjoy biking or hiking along the 2 miles of trail located on the the 324-acre Rhyne Preserve

Mountain Biking in Lincolnton

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

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Trail Details

Surface

Gravel

Trail Width

Wide Singletrack

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Where is South Fork Rail Trail?

South Fork Rail Trail is a mountain bike trail near Lincolnton, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is South Fork Rail Trail?

South Fork Rail Trail is 2.0 miles long, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 21 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for South Fork Rail Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 51% rain chance.

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