Ledford Branch Loop: 5 mi., 500 ft. Elev. Gain
A mellow 5 mile Bent Creek loop with about 500 feet of elevation gain, paced around 2.5 mph for a gentle challenge. Expect a patchwork of wide gravel roads and narrow single file trail connectors over rolling hills.
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