7.4 miles
Distance
1,312 ft
Climb
-1,316 ft
Descent
2,903 ft
High Point
These are the closest accessible mountain bike trails from either bike shop at the entrance to Pisgah. They are they after work quickies for locals, but during the middle of the day riders probably won't see many other people.
Detailed Description
Bike Transylvania: Thrift to Black Mountain and Upper Sycamore Cove is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,312 ft with a max elevation of 2,903 ft then descends -1,316 ft.
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,693 ft | |||||
| 3,386 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,232 ft |
More Stats for Bike Transylvania: Thrift to Black Mountain and Upper Sycamore Cove mountain bike route
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Avg time1 hr 15 min
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Altitude change-2 ft
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Altitude min2,148 ft
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Altitude start2,157 ft
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Altitude end2,156 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-38.7%
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Grade min35.7%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,451 ft
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Shredding Black Mountain - Upper, Middle, and Lower with the Asheville locals!!
trail: Highway US 276
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Sep 12, 2023
Shredding Black Mountain - Upper, Middle, and Lower with the Asheville locals!!
trail: Thrift Cove FS5061
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Sep 12, 2023
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