The 700+ mile NC 2 Mountains to Sea route is the main artery of the North Carolina bicycle route system. It cuts across from west to east traversing rugged mountains as it goes. It also encompasses the rolling pastures of piedmont farm country, and the flat coastal region. In addition it connects most of North Carolina's larger cities. The route starts in the hiller southwestern corner of the state and finishes at the Outer Banks in the east.

David Howells

December 4, 2023

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The 700+ mile NC 2 Mountains to Sea route is the main artery of the North Carolina bicycle route system. It cuts across from west to east traversing the rugged mountains as it goes. It encompasses the rolling pastures of piedmont farm country, and the flat coastal region. In addition it connects most of North Carolina's larger cities. The route starts in the hiller southwestern corner of the state and finishes at the Outer Banks in the east.

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Mountains to Sea Trail: Shallow Ford Loop

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Cycle the moderate 28.4-mile Mountains to Sea Trail: Shallow Ford Loop, gaining 1243 feet in 2 hours and 44 minutes.

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Historic Bethabara & Shallow Ford State Historic Site loop from Clemmons

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This difficult 51.6-mile touring cycling route from Clemmons explores historic Bethabara Park and the Shallow Ford area with 2359 feet of ga

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