Hey folks, ok, so heading to Pisgah in about 3 weeks! so doing some DH/FR, and DJ'n, so wanted to get some recommendations on trails to ride, and maybe some other close spots to do some dirt jumping and what not..
Pisgah trail recommendation!!
- Thread starter BD-DV07
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Bennet Gap, Avery Creek, Pilot rock, Big Rock, Greenslick are all winners.
Good suggestions, bennett is closed for the summer though.
Are you open to climbing?
If so, there's endless options. A good ride to show you the ropes is as follows:
Park at the black mtn parking area off of 276.
Pedal out and take a right on 276
Right on FR 477 towards the stables.
Right at the stables, up clawhammer road.
Right on maxwell cove rd.
Right on Black Mountain Trail...bear right at the intersection of black mtn/thrift cove.
Left on the gravel at the bottom
Right on Grass rd.
Left on Sycamore cove
Right on 276 back to car.
After you do that, get a map and start exploring!
Black Mountain - All the way from the top
Buttergap
Buttergap
I forgot Bennet was seasonal.
YEAH, wannabeabonedoc from VA who I'm going up there with said theres less shuttling and more climb and then ride.. so I'm not to worried about that, bringing the clips so I should be good in that department.. how apart Dirt jumps? I'm still kind of new to jumping, anything good with a wide range of begenner to expert?
yeah def plan on climbing if you want to ride pisgah's better stuff..
If you want to work on your jumping, berm skills, etc, climb up to greenslick via ingles field at bent creek. Its a fun climb and a fun descent for all skill levels.
If you want to work on your jumping, berm skills, etc, climb up to greenslick via ingles field at bent creek. Its a fun climb and a fun descent for all skill levels.
yeah, that sounds like what I'm looking for.. berms jumps.. oh yeah!! greenslick..
Ah just because its been a while since anyone hated on a Shuttling thread (and we rocked this ride Saturday, along with riding Greenslick without a shuttle). Here is probably one of the best rides in Pisgah if you can arrange the shuttle. Just remember that you MUST NOT ride your bike until you get to the sign that indicates it is a Bike accessable trail.
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/5911386
Summary Data
Total Time (h:m
) 2:00:41 10:50 pace
Moving Time (h:m) 1:04:45 5:48 pace
Distance (mi ) 11.13
Moving Speed (mph) 10.3 avg. 39.0 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +560 / -3,085
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/5911386
Summary Data
Total Time (h:m
) 2:00:41 10:50 pace Moving Time (h:m
) 1:04:45 5:48 pace Distance (mi ) 11.13
Moving Speed (mph) 10.3 avg. 39.0 max.
Elevation Gain (ft) +560 / -3,085
Where do you shuttle to for Greenslick?Also there are a couple of pumptracks,dirtjumps,and a straight up slalom and downhill course in the area also. There is some pretty intense stuff inTurkypen too.Anything in Pisgah is good.
We didnt shuttle Greenslick, I dont think you can. We started in that small parkin lot and you climb from there. It is a nice climb, 3 stages really, the one before 5 points is the steepest and the 1st and last are fairly easy and one has a great overlook you will pedal by on your right. If you go do that then hit up Laurel or Trace, or both, thats a good day of riding. Cant wait to do it again.
I think you can, but that's another topic :huh:
irate2:
shhhhhhhI think you can, but that's another topic :huh:
its quicker and more fun just to make the climb.
climb ingles field-ride down greenslick, Climb Greenslick-ride down Ingles field. It's super fun and well worth the climbing.
Couldnt you go down Greenslick, up Little Hickory and then down Ingles Field?