WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
| Address: | ~4121 Little Savannah Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723, USA |
| GPS: |
35°18'17.4"N 83°12'13.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Trail is intermediate in difficulty with steep mountainside terrain. Although the elevation change from the trail's highest to lowest point is only a few hundred feet, there are lots of ups and downs.Only park in the HHS lot after 5pm or on the weekend. Park out along the road otherwise. Trailhead is on the left approximately half way up the main entrance/driveway to the Health and Human Science Building. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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WCU Trails Mountain Bike Trail in Cullowhee, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
WCU Trails is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Cullowhee, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of WCU Trails bike trail in Cullowhee.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/wcu-trails/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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- 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 Cullowhee, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Old Cullowhee Rd toward Central Dr (43 ft)
- Turn left at Central Dr (171 ft)
- Continue onto Central Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Centennial Dr (0.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto State Rd 1325 (443 ft)
- Turn left onto NC-107 S (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Little Savannah Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(259 ft)
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