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2.5 miles
Distance
1,217 ft
Climb
00:46:10
Avg time
1,217 ft
Altitude change
3,261 ft
Altitude min
4,478 ft
Altitude max
3,261 ft
Altitude start
4,478 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:46:10
Avg time
Pilot Mountain Rd Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBrevard Area Pisgah
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref NumberFSR229
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 60 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerPisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
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Pilot Mountain Rd is a 2 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 46 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 112 rides
- Last: Nov 2, 2026
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3 Reviews & Comments
Kylerazik
Very steep gravel road. Good luck prepare to use 1st gear the whole way.
BradyEssary
Several areas are washed out but definitely still passable on bike.
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