37.1 miles
Distance
7,420 ft
Climb
-7,420 ft
Descent
4,849 ft
High Point

Pisgah 55.5K 2022 Updated race map.

Detailed Description
2022 Pisgah 55.5k is a 37 mile moderately popular expert route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 7,420 ft with a max elevation of 4,849 ft then descends -7,420 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
More Stats for 2022 Pisgah 55.5k mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    8 hr 0 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,155 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,155 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,156 ft
  • Grade max
    -109.4%
  • Grade min
    62.7%
  • Distance climb
    20 miles
  • Distance down
    16 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Black Mountain Trail (Lower)
Sep 14, 2023 @ 8:34am
Sep 14, 2023
Black Mountain Trail (Upper)
Sep 4, 2023 @ 7:04am
Sep 4, 2023
Parking - Black Mtn Secondary
Aug 20, 2023 @ 2:07am
Aug 20, 2023
Pilot Rock
Aug 11, 2023 @ 2:42am
Aug 11, 2023
Despite the recent rain, the trail is running great. Good grip all the way down. What a ripper!
Laurel Mountain Connector
Aug 11, 2023 @ 2:42am
Aug 11, 2023
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