Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
| Address: | ~Hogback Spur A, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747, USA |
| GPS: |
35°9'27.8"N 82°59'55.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Devils Elbow trail #448 runs up to the knob of the same name and connects to trail #450 and trail #474, the main Panthertown Valley thoroughfare. Some sections are old forest road while others are narrow singletrack. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
- Head northwest on NC-281 N toward Breedlove Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Cold Mountain Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Cold Mountain Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Cold Mountain Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Hogback Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Hogback Spur A (0.1 mi)
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