Trail Run Project Logo

Spencer Branch Trail #140

Difficult
 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Asheville
  5. Trace Ridge
Previous Next

“A fun trail with good terrain and several mixed in rocky sections. ”

M G
Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add to Favorites · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

92%

Runnable

3,301' 1,006 m

High

2,462' 750 m

Low

4' 1 m

Up

844' 257 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

After making a right off of Trace Ridge, Spencer Branch Trail descends fairly steeply down the mountain with a series of bermed corners that are interspersed with rocky sections. The trail was rerouted in 2016 to moderate the grade and improve the trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

Shared By:

M G
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Trace Ridge

#18664

Overall
  4.0 from 1 vote
5 Star
0%
4 Star
100%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3

in Trace Ridge

#710

in North Carolina

#18,664

Overall
2 Views Last Month
118 Since Oct 13, 2017
Difficult
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

The climb up Spencer Branch takes you through a thriving hardwood forest.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC
Cross Spencer Creek along this narrow, but doable rock-hop.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC
Old Hendersonville Reservoir stands alongside the trail.
Mar 13, 2017 near Avery C…, NC

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Update Conditions
Unknown See History
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Nearby Recommended Routes