Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina
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Trailheads
Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, Dupont State Forest...
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Black Mountain, Daniel Ridge, Eastern Slickrock, Tsali...
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Dupont State Forest, Flat Laurel Creek, Picklesimer Fields, Tsali, Black Mountain...
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Seasonal trails are open for just a couple more weeks! Why not try a ride to the falls on Grogan Creek?
News
Trail Work at Tsali
The Tsali trails will be receiving some maintenance this fall, according to this article in the Smoky Mountain News. Vegetation will be trimmed and areas of poor drainage will be improved. Be ready for some brief trail closures as the work commences. Check out the article for more info.
Posted on August 29, 2010 3:00 pm
Interview for the Smoky Mountain News
The Smoky Mountain News published an article about waterfalls in Western North Carolina. I was interviewed by Elizabeth Jensen – check out the article to see the plug to NorthCarolinaWaterfalls.info, plus quotes from myself and other great local waterfall “Gurus” such as Kevin Adams and Rich Stevenson, and a neat interactive waterfalls map!
Posted on August 27, 2010 2:28 am
Lake Lure to buy land for public park, including trails
Lake Lure is planning to establish a 200 acre public park, which is expected to include hiking and mountain biking trails. Horseback riding and picnicking are also planned in the new park according to this Citizen-Times article, and the area could serve as part of a much longer trail. The land is part of a [...]
Posted on July 7, 2010 6:13 pm
8000 Acres of Mountain Land To Be Conserved
8000 acres of mountain land are to be conserved and potentially sold to the state for public use – most likely as Game Lands. Located southeast of Rosman, NC, along the upper East Fork of the French Broad River, the land contains waterfalls and rare mountain bogs, and abuts the highest peak in the state [...]
Posted on June 18, 2010 3:09 am
Road Closures in Pisgah National Forest
According to the Forest Service, Avery Creek Road (FR 477) beyond the riding stables up to Buckhorn Gap and Wash Creek Road (FR 5000) from North Mills River Campground up to the road to Trace Ridge trailhead are still currently closed. This cuts off access to the lower ends of the Buckhorn Gap and Avery [...]
Posted on June 11, 2010 5:37 pm
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As of October 15th, seasonal trails are open to bikes. The seasonal designation allows more popular trails to be hiking-only during the warmer months.
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