Mountain Bike

6.6 miles

Distance

718 ft

Climb

-719 ft

Descent

2,730 ft

High Point

Classic Dupont Ride including the famed Ridgeline Descent! Do not miss this loop as it includes a small out and back hikes down to Grassy Creek Falls.
This route starts out of the Lake Imaging Parking lot, climbs up Lake Imaging road instead of single track Jim Branch Trail, then hits Hilltop which will bring a massive smile to your face with it's sweeping turns and twisty downhills, then the side trip to the falls for a quick snack and photo sesh!
Climbing up Buck Forest Rd and making your Left turn to White Pine and another right to descend down and climb back up Hooker Creek Trail with some of the most beautiful single track in the State Forest.
Once out at the intersection with Ridgeline you will have a short double track section until it deadends into the long, swoopy grin-inducing descent of the famed Ridgeline Trail. Berms and buff downhill all the way down to the end. High fives all around, then head back out to the right will take you back to the Lake Imaging Parking Lot where you started.

Detailed Description

#2- Hilltop/Hooker/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 10 trails. This route climbs 718 ft with a max elevation of 2,730 ft then descends -719 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Lake Imaging Road				751 ft
	Hilltop				4,879 ft
	Grassy Creek Falls Trail				1,522 ft
	Hilltop				89 ft
	Lake Imaging Road				423 ft
	Buck Forest Road				2,612 ft
	Hooker Creek Trail				4,944 ft
	Ridgeline				1 mile
	Lake Imaging Road				751 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

7

More Stats for #2- Hilltop/Hooker/Ridgeline -Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 35 min
Altitude min

2,309 ft
Altitude start

2,327 ft
Altitude end

2,326 ft
Grade max

-21.5%
Grade min

34.6%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

3,520 ft

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trail	date	description
Ridgeline	Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:28am 2 days	Trail was in good shape 4/26 even after the recent rain. Some braking bumps and chatter but overall still riding smooth and fast.
Hooker Creek Trail	Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:28am 2 days	Trail was in good shape 4/26 even after the recent rain.
Hilltop	Apr 2, 2025 @ 6:59am Apr 2, 2025	Tree has been cleared.
Buck Forest Road	Jan 20, 2025 @ 7:25am Jan 20, 2025	Significant freeze-thaw
Lake Imaging Road	Jan 4, 2025 @ 12:03pm Jan 4, 2025