Mountain Bike

6.7 miles

Distance

640 ft

Climb

-599 ft

Descent

2,745 ft

High Point

This route leaves from the Lake Imaging Parking Lot and heads out the double track climb up Lake Imaging Road, which is not always easy At the intersection of Locust and Hilltop follow the Right to ride all of Hilltop with nicely crafted singletrack and awesome forest views. Twisty and swoopy, Hilltop spits you out on Buck forest road (veer Left at the end of single track) There is an option to go right and hike down to Grassy Creek Falls if you'd like.
Once you descend a small section of Buck Forest Road go Left and climb up past the Isaac Heath and Jim Branch trails that will be on your left. Take the next left up White Pine and stay on this past Hooker Creek until you take the next Left on Hickory Mountain Road. Stay straight on this until it bends Left and opens to a small clearing past a hut on your right. This is where you will turn Left again and keep on until you reach the top of the Ridgeline descent!
This is an amazing flowy trail that seems to go on forever. Watch some of the corners as they come up quick! Be sure to take a right at the bottom to reach the Lake Imaging Parking Lot.

Detailed Description

#1- Hilltop/White Pine/Ridgeline -Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 640 ft with a max elevation of 2,745 ft then descends -599 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Lake Imaging Road				751 ft
	Hilltop				4,879 ft
	Lake Imaging Road				423 ft
	Buck Forest Road				2,612 ft
	Hickory Mountain Road				2,841 ft
	Ridgeline				1 mile
	Lake Imaging Road				1,503 ft
	Ridgeline				883 ft

Details

Riding area

Dupont State Recreational Forest
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

59

More Stats for #1- Hilltop/White Pine/Ridgeline -Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 11 min
Altitude min

2,309 ft
Altitude start

2,327 ft
Altitude end

2,369 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-21.5%
Grade min

32.2%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

3,287 ft

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trail	date	description
Hilltop	Sep 26, 2024 @ 10:14am Sep 26, 2024	Because of significant rain, wind, and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene, DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is making the following closures: All Single Track Trails are closed because of flooding, saturated trail surfaces, and the potential of fallen trees Hooker Falls Access Area (parking lot) is closed because of flooding. Visitors are strongly encouraged to cancel plans to visit DSRF during and for several days after the storm due to potentially hazardous conditions. Check the DSRF website to see when these closures are no longer in effect.
Ridgeline	Sep 26, 2024 @ 9:24am Sep 26, 2024	Because of significant rain, wind, and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene, DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is making the following closures: Hooker Falls Access Area (parking lot) is closed because of flooding. All Single Track Trails are closed because of flooding, saturated trail surfaces, and fallen trees. Visitors are strongly encouraged to cancel plans to visit DSRF during and for several days after the storm due to potentially hazardous conditions. Check back on the DSRF website to see when these closures are no longer in effect.
Hickory Mountain Road	Sep 26, 2024 @ 9:24am Sep 26, 2024	Because of significant rain, wind, and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene, DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is making the following closures: Hooker Falls Access Area (parking lot) is closed because of flooding. All Single Track Trails are closed because of flooding, saturated trail surfaces, and fallen trees. Visitors are strongly encouraged to cancel plans to visit DSRF during and for several days after the storm due to potentially hazardous conditions. Check back on the DSRF website to see when these closures are no longer in effect.
Lake Imaging Road	Sep 22, 2024 @ 7:06am Sep 22, 2024
Buck Forest Road	Jul 17, 2023 @ 12:17pm Jul 17, 2023	Fast and dry.