more stats
1,562 ft
Distance
-8 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
2,150 ft
Altitude min
2,160 ft
Altitude max
2,160 ft
Altitude start
2,152 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
Avg time

FS298 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Brevard Area Trails
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    FS298
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

No community description for FS298 trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

FS298 is a 1,562 ft popular family friendly mixed trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 332 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
update trails status or condition

FS298 Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/New_York)
Apr 7, 2026
Nov 26, 2025 @ 12:45pm (America/New_York)
Nov 26, 2025
multiple "soft" wet puddles on Joel Branch and HorseCove. 475B and Avery Creek are in the best shape in decades.
Oct 21, 2025 @ 4:42pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:24pm
Oct 17, 2024
reporter
Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:23pm
Oct 17, 2024
reporter
more »
Status:
on Apr 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (1,905)
close
      Directions to fs298 trailhead (35.284210, -82.726210)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for FS298 yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for FS298 yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      20 miles • 1,580 ft • 3 • Loop •
      This is the Gravel guided ride option for Pisgah Area Southern Off Road Bicycle Associations Bike Fest event.
      17 miles • 1,568 ft • 8 •
      Shuttle from the parkway including laurel, pilot, south mills river, upper upper black, buckwheat knob to...
      44 miles • 6,192 ft • 6 •
      black-turkey-squirrel-black-buckwheat-bennett
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FS298 located?
      FS298 is located in Pisgah Brevard Area Trails, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Brevard Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.28421, -82.72621.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FS298?
      The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,150 ft to 2,160 ft.
      ▼ Is FS298 a point to point trail?
      FS298 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is FS298?
      FS298 is 1,562 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FS298?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FS298. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access FS298? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FS298 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FS298?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride FS298. The trail is 1,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FS298?
      FS298 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,743 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,905 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.