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Fox Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Morganton
  5. South Mountains State Park
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“This trail has multiple tread types from doubletrack to singletrack, rolls through coves, and has a massive view! ”

Brandon Thrower
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3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

86%

Runnable

2,544' 775 m

High

1,979' 603 m

Low

721' 220 m

Up

636' 194 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

Shared with horses

Description

This trail is half doubletrack and half singletrack. Most of the trail is pretty mellow except the section after crossing Nettle Branch. From there to Raven Rock Trail, it is a gravel grinding climb to one of the best views in the entire park!

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park

Shared By:

Brandon Thrower with improvements by Stephanie Myers
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  4.0 from 4 votes

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in South Mountains State Park

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#5

in South Mountains State…

#447

in North Carolina

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Fox trail south mountains state park.
Oct 29, 2019 near Salem, NC
Crotts Cemetery at south mountains state park
Oct 29, 2019 near Salem, NC

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