Grape Smuggler
Murphy, North Carolina
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Murphy, NC 28906, USA |
| GPS: |
35°8'0.2"N 84°0'43.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
This trail system is being actively developed and the inner loop is open for business. Without a doubt the best designed trail system we have near town. Full of fun flow, this trail cuts through a gorgeous section of woods and many more miles are currently in development. You may even come across some of the fine gents making this playground while you're out there! Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Grape Smuggler Mountain Bike Trail in Murphy, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Grape Smuggler is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Murphy, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Grape Smuggler bike trail in Murphy.
https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/grape-smuggler/Never 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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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
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Directions
From Murphy, North Carolina
- Head northeast on Hiwassee St/Valley River Ave toward Peachtree St/Unicoi TurnpikeContinue to follow Valley River Ave(0.6 mi)
- Continue onto Valley River Ave-Wilson (0.1 mi)
- Valley River Ave-Wilson turns slightly right and becomes Hill St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Rd (0.9 mi)
- Continue onto State Rd 1366 (1.2 mi)
- Turn left (49 ft)
- Turn right (0.9 mi)
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