1.6 mi
Distance
571 ft
Elev. Gain
49m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gem is a point-to-point trail in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is 1.6 miles long and gains 571 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Lenoir, North Carolina, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 476 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 635 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:
- Lenoir, NC · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Caldwell County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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