Dupont State Forest is the latest addition to North Carolina's state forest system, but it already boasts more
than 90 miles of trails. Trailside attractions include no less than four waterfalls all of which earned screen
time in "The Last of the Mohicans". Dupont also proves that slickrock isn't endemic only to Utah, as two trails,
the Cedar Rock and Big Rock singletracks, traverse huge exposed granite domes interspersed with gnarled scrub
pine, creating spectacular riding conditions and unobstructed views.
Rolling single- and doubletrack links the two domes, as the trails in Dupont throw a little bit of everything
at mountain bikers-tight twisties in the trees, short power climbs and tricky descents over its aggressively
rolling terrain. Don't expect to find much flat ground here.
Dupont represents a victory for outdoor groups, as mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers and fisherman banded
together to save the forest from development. Trails here are maintained by a community of user groups, and
there is a strong sense of fellowship among visitors. It's truly a multi-use area.
Location: Dupont State Forest is located in the western corner of North Carolina near Brevard, about 30 miles
from Asheville.
Length: 30-35 miles
Elevation: 2,600-3,300 feet; 3,000 feet of climbing
Terrain: single- and doubletrack with slickrock over rolling terrain with some technical climbing and
descending
Season: Year round, can be steamy in summer. Rain is not a problem because the sandy soil drains very well.
For more information on mountain biking in DuPont State Forest, follow the links below.
DuPont State Forest
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