Bates Trail
1.8 mi
Distance
171 ft
Elev. Gain
42m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Bates Trail is a point-to-point trail in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 171 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Badin, North Carolina, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 224 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 246 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 116 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Badin, NC · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Montgomery County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND
1.4 mi awayEast Troy, NC
Check official pricing49 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Canebrake Horse Camp
2 mi awayTroy, NC
Check official pricing28 sitesReservable Well reviewed Some Coverage
Badin Lake Campground
2.1 mi awayNew London, NC
Check official pricing34 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Good Coverage
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