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Thermal Belt Rail Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
12-foot wide paved multiuse trail connecting communities of Gilkey, Ruth, Rutherfordton, Spindale & Forest City.
13.6
mi
Distance
149
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.58mi
Distance
149ft
Elevation Gain
291ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
1,093ft
High Point
913ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Regional trail connecting multiple communities. Great for biking, running & walking. Perfect place to train for longer runs. Trail has multiple formal access points with parking. For more information, details maps etc. go to the trail website at https://www.thermalbeltrailtrail.com/.

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