Trace Ridge
Mills River · North Carolina
4.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
45 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
4.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
45 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.7" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Sunday
a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 43% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Trace Ridge is a 4.1-mile mountain bike trail near Mills River, North Carolina. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 45 min, 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 Trace Ridge as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Ground
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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Trace Ridge FAQ
Where is Trace Ridge?
Trace Ridge 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 Trace Ridge?
Trace Ridge is 4.1 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 45 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Trace Ridge?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 43% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Trace Ridge?
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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