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Wilson Ridge Trail – Polecat Knob loop from Wilson Creek

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
North Carolina
Caldwell County

Wilson Ridge Trail – Polecat Knob loop from Wilson Creek

Hard

4.5

(9554)

13,672

riders

Wilson Ridge Trail – Polecat Knob loop from Wilson Creek

05:58

62.0km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pisgah WRC Game Land

Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.14 km

Wilson Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

20.8 km

Staircase Mountain

Highlight • Summit

3

37.2 km

Polecat Knob

Highlight • Summit

From Edgemont Road, you can enjoy views of Polecat Knob. It's one of several peaks along this scenic stretch of road.

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4

38.2 km

Laurel Mountain

Highlight • Summit

B

62.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

25.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

8.10 km

1.31 km

280 m

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Saturday 10 October

17°C

12°C

98 %

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