Squirrel Gap

Mills River · North Carolina

7.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 21m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Cloudy
64°
63°
75°
12 mph
Gust23 mph
6:19 AM
8:35 PM
Damp

0.3" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

1.9 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours33% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 67°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 43% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Squirrel Gap is a 7.5-mile mountain bike trail near Mills River, North Carolina. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 21m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Mills River rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Mills River.

Mountain Biking in Mills River

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

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Squirrel Gap FAQ

Where is Squirrel Gap?

Squirrel Gap is a mountain bike trail near Mills River, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Squirrel Gap?

Squirrel Gap is 7.5 miles long, rated black diamond, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 21m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Squirrel Gap?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 67°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 43% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Squirrel Gap?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Mills River include Spencer Gap (Top), Fletcher Creek (Upper), Fletcher Creek Road, Laurel Ridge Road, Yellow Gap. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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