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      DuPont State Recreational Forest, commonly known as DuPont Forest, is a 10,473-acre state forest, located in Henderson and Transylvania counties of North Carolina.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: State Forest
      Land Manager: NCFS
      Guion Farm Parking google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      NO E-Bikes Allowed in Dupont State Recreational Forest regardless of how many watts it creates.
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      Region Details
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      • 35
      • 11

      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 21, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      92
      Trails Mountain Bike
      89
      Trails Horse
      62
      Trails Hike
      94
      Trails Trail Running
      93
      Total Distance
      94 miles
      Total Descent
      12,052 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,489 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,617 ft
      Reports
      4,011
      Photos
      569
      Ridden Counter
      111,946

      Outside Logo Articles

      North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
      Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      North Carolina is covered by trails of all varieties, and offers up opportunities for riders of all stripes.

      Photos of Dupont State Recreational Forest Mountain Bike

      4 |
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 5:30pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      3 |
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 5:30pm
      Sep 8, 2023
      trail: Joanna Road
      1 |
      Aug 14, 2023 @ 6:28pm
      Aug 14, 2023
      18 |
      Jul 30, 2023 @ 3:01am
      Jul 30, 2023
      501 |
      Apr 20, 2020 @ 4:29pm
      Apr 20, 2020
      698 |
      Aug 27, 2019 @ 2:49pm
      Aug 27, 2019
      1,440 |
      Sep 11, 2015 @ 8:48am
      Sep 11, 2015
      1,297 |
      Apr 13, 2013 @ 7:15am
      Apr 13, 2013

      Videos of Dupont State Recreational Forest Mountain Bike

      Over the bars
      265 | May 1, 2021
      Failed Scandinavian Flick
      trail: Jim Branch
      285 | Feb 15, 2021
      Dupont State Forest - Plan B day
      195 | Dec 14, 2020
      Dupont State Forest
      59 | Dec 14, 2020
      Ridgeline - DuPont
      trail: Ridgeline
      4:59 | 180 | Aug 28, 2020
      Ridgeline - The Most Famous Mountain Bike...
      trail: Ridgeline
      2:24 | 108 | Aug 20, 2020
      Burnt Mountain in :60
      1:00 | 237 | Apr 10, 2020
      Big Rock in :60
      1:00 | 156 | Apr 10, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      jennyfieldriddenrouteQuick DuPont Loop W/ Hickory Mountain Loop
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 2:06am
      12 hours
      jennyfieldwishlistrouteDuPont loop 22mi
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 2:05am
      12 hours
      smokeymountainwishlistroute10mi DuPont - Rocky/Hooker/Ridgeline and 1 more
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:11pm
      19 hours
      0NVPMB7DwishlistrouteBest of DuPont and 1 more
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:10pm
      19 hours
      edge125wishlistrouteBest of DuPont - Updated 2022
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 6:26am
      1 day

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Smogdog88trailBurnt Mountain TrailAs a 27.5 rider, I would have had a lot more...
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 2:04pm
      Sep 6, 2023
      juliegrangertrailHilltopHas been almost completely resurfaced —...
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 9:29am
      Sep 2, 2023
      juliegrangertrailHickory Mountain LoopRode this one clockwise and actually really...
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 9:27am
      Sep 2, 2023
      juliegrangertrailReasonover Creek TrailRode south to north — agree with tight (but...
      Aug 28, 2023 @ 6:00pm
      Aug 28, 2023
      SlateDrake9trailHilltopClosed this morning when we arrived. No idea why.
      Aug 6, 2023 @ 4:11pm
      Aug 6, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Ride Rock Creek 1 4 1 15.6 km
      Kanuga Conference & Retreat7.2 km
      Ride Kanuga Bike Park 3 5 3 18.1 km
      Bracken Preserve 1 5 19.8 km
      Pleasant Ridge County Park 2 5 19.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike8993 miles11,755 ft47 miles1,490 ft
      #34#155534,0076245,955
      Horse6261 miles8,084 ft31 miles1,490 ft
      #2#21,93719
      Hike9494 miles12,051 ft48 miles1,490 ft
      #22#12164,00011,534
      Trail Running9394 miles12,051 ft47 miles1,490 ft
      #21#113,9971390
      • By caleb93 & contributors
      • Admins: 906Yooper906, Pisgah, CMC
      • #4415 - 89,262 views
      • dupont state recreational forest activity log | embed map of Dupont State Recreational Forest mountain bike trails | dupont state recreational forest mountain biking points of interest

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