Dave on July 2, 2018
Gravel Segment
From State Rd 1310 to Unnamed Road, Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina
A nice peaceful ride relatively close to Franklin. It is a bit of a workout due to the climbs but the climbs are followed by fun descents. Mostly well packed gravel but watch out for some loose areas when speeding down the downhill sections. A few cars on the first two miles because the popular Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls is here. After the small parking area at the trail head I saw no one for the remainder of the ride out. It's about a 5 ride to the mapped end of the road but there is a gate off the left and the road continues. I rode about another mile on that section but turned around due to lack of time. I will eventually go back to investigate where it leads. That portion is much less traveled and turns to dirt doubletrack.
Distance
Elevation
4.81 miles
2,976 ft minimum
3,330 ft maximum
1,453 ft gain
1,109 ft loss

100% gravel

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