Piedmont Spur
National Forests in North Carolina, Montgomery County, NC
Point-to-point trail in National Forests in North Carolina, Montgomery County, NC. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 128.4 mi (206.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,577 ft (1,700 m)
- Est. Time
- 13 hr 35 min
- High point
- 787 ft (240 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Jumping Off Rock 51.3 mi (82.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Lake Tillery Family Campground 67.9 mi (109.3 km) from start
- Toilets: Picnic Area #1 109.8 mi (176.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Pharr Millhouse Historic Site 110.5 mi (177.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Piedmont Spur
How long is Piedmont Spur?
Piedmont Spur is 128.4 mi (206.7 km) long. Most people take about 13 hr 35 min. It climbs 5,577 ft (1,700 m) in total, up to a high point of 787 ft (240 m).
How hard is Piedmont Spur?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Piedmont Spur?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Piedmont Spur?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 109.8 mi (176.7 km).
Is Piedmont Spur shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Piedmont Spur?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Piedmont Spur?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Piedmont Spur?
Yesterday's Grill, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Piedmont Spur?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Varnals Creek Trail (light blue) Alamance County · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Mountain View Trail (red) Alamance County · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Heartleaf Loop (white) Alamance County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Northern Approach Trail (orange) Alamance County · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Longleaf Loop (green) Alamance County · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- (Informal Trail) Cedarock Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
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