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Located in the northern tip of the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, Bent Creek's watershed contains a
collection of trails that is suitable to beginning and intermediate mountain bikers, families, and groups. However, ten named
trails totaling almost 20 miles, and many more miles of gravel roads, means more advanced riders will have fun here as well.
Bent Creek is popular for after-dinner rides, because it is just a few minutes' drive from Western North Carolina's largest
city, Asheville. A campground, mountain lake, and family recreation area make this area very popular with tourists. Due to
the crowds, this area is patrolled nearly every summer weekend by members of Southeastern Mountain Bike Patrol.
This trail network can be connected with others in Pisgah National Forest via the unimproved Bent Creek Gap Road to make long,
epic type rides. This area is also a perfect place to begin your day trips if you plan on spending several days in Pisgah.
Most trails follow old road or railroad beds and have some areas that require significant technical skill, with steeps, rocks,
roots, mud, and creek crossings. Fast, hardpacked sections lie between these obstacles. Though less advanced riders may find
them difficult, none of the trails in the Bent Creek trail system are considered extremely technical.
For more information on mountain biking in Bent Creek, follow the links below.
Bent Creek Mountain Biking Links
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