Davidson River – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Davidson River

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Davidson River – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Davidson River

Hard

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Davidson River – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Davidson River

04:41

48.0km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 35.4 km for 1.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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586 m

Davidson River

Highlight • River

Davidson River marks the southern start of the Art Loeb Trail. It’s a good spot to filter water before the climb ahead. Expect a gradual but steady ascent as you …

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14.2 km

Squirrel Gap Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Squirrel Gap Trail is a remote single-track. It is named after one of the surrounding mountain gaps, but also goes through Mullinax Gap, Laurel Gap, and Horse Cove Gap.

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Black Mountain Trail Outlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located between Clawhammer Mountain and Black Mountain, this viewpoint overlooks the forest covering the surrounding mountains.

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Black Mountain overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Hickory Knob

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