Bad Fork Trail

Marion · North Carolina

0.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

5 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Foggy
61°
61°
70°
9 mph
Gust17 mph
6:16 AM
8:34 PM
Wet

1.5" of rain expected today.

Trails are likely very muddy. Consider postponing

1.9 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours34% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 65°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 47% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Bad Fork Trail is a 0.5-mile mountain bike trail near Marion, North Carolina. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 5 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Marion rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Marion.

Mountain Biking in Marion

Marion is one of the mountain biking hubs in North Carolina, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Bad Fork 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

Ground

Trail Marking

Well Marked

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Bad Fork Trail FAQ

Where is Bad Fork Trail?

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

How difficult is Bad Fork Trail?

Bad Fork Trail is 0.5 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 5 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Bad Fork Trail?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 65°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 47% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Bad Fork Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Marion include Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Woods Mountain Extension, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Bad Fork Trail?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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