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Riding NC DuPont & Pisgah Info?

 
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Tom Gustainis



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Location: Warwick, NY

PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2016 7:27 pm    Post subject: Riding NC DuPont & Pisgah Info? Reply with quote

Anyone have experience mtn biking in NC DuPont and Pisgah Forest? Looking for suggestions of where to stay & ride for group of approx. 7. Please and thank you - [email protected]
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jamesframes



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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 6:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been there several times- i'll send you an email
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Tom Gustainis



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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you. Ever hear about the bike farm (bikefarmpisgah.com)?
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flyingchef47



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ride there several times a year since my wife's parents live in Brevard (my wife wonders why I love visiting her parents so much Very Happy )

Personally, I like DuPont more than Pisgah, but both are excellent. I tend to park at the Cascade Road lot and ride mostly the South and East sections of DuPont which are fabulous. Take your time to stop at the various falls and stream crossings - stunningly beautiful.

Some special notes:

Do the ride up and over Cedar Rock Mountain - like riding at Moab, only greener.

Include Reasonover Creek Trail in your route - the counter clockwise direction is waaaay fun.

Don't miss the descent on Ridgeline Trail - you'll never be able to wipe the smile off you face afterwards

Also - don't miss the Bracken Mountain Loop near downtown.

Can't speak as to where to stay - I always have a hot meal and warm bedding waiting for me at the in-laws.

Have fun!
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Tom Gustainis



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 3:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thank you for the information. We will add these to our to do list. Have no idea of an acceptable or ideal location to stay with 7 or 8 fellow riders. will keep on searching.
Thank you again.
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Tim845



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 11:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its the poo
IMG_3760a by pedaler845, on Flickr
No its cool
IMG_7769 by pedaler845, on Flickr
Amenities abound
IMG_3722a by pedaler845, on Flickr

The National Forest campgrounds are near some great trails
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Tom Gustainis



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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2016 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! Thanks for photos.
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lefty



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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2016 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

agreed. state forest is way to go for camping. lots of space. quiet. close to trails. FREE. if you have time on way down or back go to Tsali. Nothing quite like it. Fast, fun, long pump track style trails. swim in lake. camp at entrance.
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