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- Freeze/thaw Cycle
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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
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- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
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- Mountain Bike
110 trails
- Hike
156 trails
- Trail Running
156 trails
- Horse
21 trails
Region Details
- 52
- 8
- 29
- 20
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 27, 2021
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 155
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 110
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 156
- Trails Trail Running
- 156
- Trails Horse
- 21
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 19
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 17
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 336 miles
- Total Descent
- 61,409 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,074 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,201 ft
- Reports
- 1,632
- Photos
- 753
- Ridden Counter
- 33,126
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.
Popular Pisgah Ranger District Mountain Biking Trails
Pisgah Ranger District Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Max To Black | 9 miles | |
| Avery Loop1 | 8 miles | |
| Lower Black and Upper Sycamore Cove (Intro to Pisgah) | 7 miles | |
| CP20 - Stage 3 | 6 miles | |
| Pisgah Middle - Lower Black - Sycamore | 11 miles | |
| Black Mtn w New Middle out and back & Sycamore | 17 miles | |
| Avery Creek Trail to Middle/Lower Black | 10 miles | |
| Clawhammer, Left on Black, Avery,Bennet Gap | 14 miles | |
| avery creek rd bennet, clawhammer black | 19 miles | |
| quick and dirty pisgah | 14 miles |
Photos of Pisgah Ranger District Mountain Bike
trail: Daniels Ridge
3 |
May 11, 2022 @ 10:11pm
May 11, 2022
trail: Daniels Ridge
7 |
May 11, 2022 @ 10:11pm
May 11, 2022
trail: Sycamore Cove Trail
1 |
May 7, 2022 @ 12:33pm
May 7, 2022
trail: Sycamore Cove Trail
1 |
May 7, 2022 @ 12:33pm
May 7, 2022
trail: Sycamore Cove Trail
1 |
May 7, 2022 @ 12:32pm
May 7, 2022
trail: Bennett Gap Trail
1,485 | | 2 comments
May 1, 2018 @ 5:31pm
May 1, 2018
trail: Black Mountain Trail (Lower)
1,445 |
Mar 5, 2014 @ 8:59am
Mar 5, 2014
trail: Black Mountain Trail (Lower)
805 | | 1 comments
Mar 5, 2014 @ 8:59am
Mar 5, 2014Videos of Pisgah Ranger District Mountain Bike
trail: Sycamore Cove Trail
28 |
Feb 20, 2022
trail: Black Mountain Trail (Lower)
24 |
Feb 16, 2022
trail: Trace Ridge Trail
25 |
Feb 16, 2022
18 |
Feb 16, 2022
trail: Avery Creek Trail
46 |
Jan 2, 2022
trail: Cove Creek
36 |
Dec 14, 2020
trail: Bennett Gap Trail
128 |
Nov 23, 2020
trail: Bennett Gap Trail
84 |
Nov 6, 2020
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Ridge | May 17, 2022 @ 2:39pm 1 day | Dry | noravelp | Major Water drainage issue, large mud... | |
| South Mills River | Apr 28, 2022 @ 7:02am Apr 28, 2022 | Dry | EspressoErb | The suspension bridge closest to Cantrell... | |
| Cantrell Creek Trail | Apr 22, 2022 @ 7:55am Apr 22, 2022 | Dry | EspressoErb | The 3 trees are still down. All of them... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Trail (Lower) | May 15, 2022 @ 9:48pm May 15, 2022 | Wet | lwrosamond | ||
| Black Mountain Trail (Middle) | May 15, 2022 @ 9:47pm May 15, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | lwrosamond | ||
| Black Mountain Trail (Upper) | May 15, 2022 @ 9:47pm May 15, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | lwrosamond | ||
| Black Mountain Trail (Upper Upper) | May 15, 2022 @ 9:45pm May 15, 2022 | Wet | lwrosamond | ||
| Bennett Gap Trail | May 15, 2022 @ 9:43pm May 15, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | lwrosamond | ||
| Estatoe Trail | May 15, 2022 @ 4:19pm May 15, 2022 | Wet | Dunklebrau | ||
| Parking - Black Mtn Secondary | May 15, 2022 @ 4:19pm May 15, 2022 | Dry | Dunklebrau | ||
| Grassy Road Trail | May 15, 2022 @ 4:19pm May 15, 2022 | Wet | Dunklebrau | ||
| Parking - Black Mtn | May 14, 2022 @ 8:34am May 14, 2022 | Dry | lu-ma | ||
| Joel Branch Road | May 11, 2022 @ 8:39am May 11, 2022 | Dry | sharknado33 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | davrob76 | wishlist | route | Black Mountain Loop (Upper, middle, lower) | May 18, 2022 @ 7:50pm 4 hours |
| Rowan441 | comment | trail | Black Mountain Trail (Upper Upper) | May 18, 2022 @ 12:49pm 11 hours |
| Vmckeon | wishlist | route | Intro To Pisgah and 1 more | May 18, 2022 @ 5:20am 18 hours |
 | noravelp | checkin | trail | Cove Creek Road | May 17, 2022 @ 2:46pm 1 day |
| noravelp | ridden | trail | Cove Creek Road | May 17, 2022 @ 2:46pm 1 day |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Agree with previous two commenters, riding... | May 18, 2022 @ 12:51pm 11 hours | ||
| trail | Agree with previous two commenters, riding... | May 18, 2022 @ 12:49pm 11 hours | ||
| trail | No more 2 Tree trucks and a handrail to cross... | May 8, 2022 @ 4:19pm May 8, 2022 | ||
 | trail | This is one of the best trails I’ve ever... | May 7, 2022 @ 9:22pm May 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | I echo the other commenters. This is basically... | May 7, 2022 @ 9:15pm May 7, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Preserve | 4 | 4.5 km | |||
| Shining Rock Wilderness | 1 | 1 | 6.3 km | ||
| Middle Prong Wilderness | 9.1 km | ||||
| North Mills River | 1 | 11 | 4 | 10 km | |
| Dupont State Recreational Forest | 22 | 33 | 11 | 12.7 km |
Local Badges
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The Farlow Badge96 awarded -
Full Black - Full Enchilada 2.058 awarded -
Completionist 20220 awarded -
10 Blue Trails308 awarded -
Top 10 Trails8 awarded -
10 Black Trails428 awarded
Upcoming Local Events
Pinkbike Articles
Oct 20, 2021
![North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data]()
North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
North Carolina is covered by trails of all varieties, and offers up opportunities for riders of all stripes.
Feb 2, 2020
![Details Announced for the 2020 Pisgah Stage Race]()
Details Announced for the 2020 Pisgah Stage Race
The 2020 Pisgah Stage Race returns for its 12th year in April.
May 2, 2018
![A Spring Fling in North Carolina]()
A Spring Fling in North Carolina
A group of friends make the journey south from snow-covered hills in search of dry trails, warm sun and spring riding sensations.
Jan 4, 2018
![The Evolution of the Pisgah Stage Race]()
The Evolution of the Pisgah Stage Race
Is the Pisgah Stage Race on your calendar this year?
Pinkbike Articles
Oct 20, 2021
North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
North Carolina is covered by trails of all varieties, and offers up opportunities for riders of all stripes.
Feb 2, 2020
Details Announced for the 2020 Pisgah Stage Race
The 2020 Pisgah Stage Race returns for its 12th year in April.
May 2, 2018
A Spring Fling in North Carolina
A group of friends make the journey south from snow-covered hills in search of dry trails, warm sun and spring riding sensations.
Jan 4, 2018
The Evolution of the Pisgah Stage Race
Is the Pisgah Stage Race on your calendar this year?
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 110 | 243 miles | 36,982 ft | 101 miles | 3,757 ft | #122 | #49 | 697 | 1,614 | 34 | 19,585 | |
| E-Bike | 13 | 26 miles | 476 ft | 2 miles | 2,349 ft | 968 | 77 | |||||
| Hike | 156 | 336 miles | 61,407 ft | 147 miles | 4,075 ft | #75 | #39 | 55 | 1,630 | 1 | 1,365 | |
| Trail Running | 156 | 336 miles | 61,407 ft | 147 miles | 4,075 ft | #75 | #39 | 1 | 1,629 | 1 | 570 | |
| Horse | 21 | 61 miles | 3,396 ft | 13 miles | 3,750 ft | #170 | #120 | 583 | 4 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 19 miles | 279 ft | 2 miles | 2,349 ft | 339 | 2 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 19 miles | 279 ft | 2 miles | 2,349 ft | 6 | 1 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 21 miles | 446 ft | 3 miles | 3,724 ft | 339 | 1 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 19 miles | 279 ft | 2 miles | 2,349 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 19 | 42 miles | 4,528 ft | 12 miles | 2,349 ft | 54 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 17 | 27 miles | 4,518 ft | 11 miles | 1,781 ft | 52 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 42 miles | 4,528 ft | 12 miles | 2,349 ft | 54 |
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