Jetton trail is the product of volunteer efforts by the Tarheel Trailblazers and Dirt Divas clubs. Rolling trail through hardwood and pine forest - smooth, wide singletrack with only a couple rooty sections. The trail has been designed for beginners and is focused on being "Adaptive Sports Accessible" where mountain hand trikes can be used by disabled riders. This trail offers many different challenges for a beginner to get introduced to trail riding: Short 1.1mi loop allowing for many laps to practice, moderate switchback descents & climbs, a bermed turn, very subdued rock gardens, a short bridge crossing, etc(See trail photos). Minimal elevation change - total ascent per lap is 65ft. There are additional paved walking/bike paths inside the Jetton Park property across the street to the south of the trailhead.
From I-77, exit 28. West on Catawba Ave.(about 1.2mi) to a Right on Jetton Rd(Go .4mi) - look for Jetton Park on left. Mountain bike trailhead on the opposite side(North) of Jetton Road across from the Jetton Road Park entrance - it is outside of the actual Jetton Park boundaries. Look for trail kiosk in the empty lot directly across Jetton Rd from the Park Entrance(See Trail Photos).
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