[T-Pirate]

I took these guys yesterday. A chill little ride. We didn't have very much time and James' bike was having trouble but it was very fun.


On the slickrock sections at the top.

chillin.

This place has multiple miles of bare rock riding. Its really fun.

This gives you a good vibe for what the riding is like on this trail.

The trail descends off the rock and ends at this waterfall.

My bike in a pool.

Enjoy.

 

[DRB]

So not too muddy up there off the rock?

 

[jdcamb]

I will be there in October. I am really looking forward to it.

 

[T-Pirate]

So not too muddy up there off the rock?

Lots of running water on the rock. All the puddles were clear because they were so full.

 

[Changleen]

That a Cortina Euro-thing?

 

[dexterq20]

That a Cortina Euro-thing?

You mean a Cortina frame?

 

[T-Pirate]

That a Cortina Euro-thing?

Its a europa with a cracked headtube weld.

 

[berkshire_rider]

Nice. Looks similar to Whitehorse Ledge in New Hampshire. Is there a swimming hole in the river for after the ride?

 

[hooples3]

very nice pics.. looks like a lot of fun

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Dupont is a lot of fun!

Me and LooNatic

 

[Jozz]

When down there we had a choice between Black Mountain and Dupont... we choose poorly...

Tsali was fun though.

Nice pics as always!

 

[Skookum]

Cool since you're tight with Chuck Norris i'd have him train you some serious kung-fu on the rocks next to the waterfall....

 

[T-Pirate]

Cool since you're tight with Chuck Norris i'd have him train you some serious kung-fu on the rocks next to the waterfall....

People fall off that waterfall sometimes. But not Chuck Norris, he has the balance of the gods.

 

[DVNT]

Anybody know of any good places to stay around DuPont.
Cabins or Camping?

I know camping ist verboten im the Dupont Forest. Anything else near enough so that we can bike to the trails?

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Anybody know of any good places to stay around DuPont.
Cabins or Camping?

I know camping ist verboten im the Dupont Forest. Anything else near enough so that we can bike to the trails?

There is a new place across the street and a number of cabins (probably pricey as they look really nice) along the main road going in.

You might consider camping in Pisgah (Davidson River) and then take the short drive (20 minutes) to Dupont. Just a suggestion

 

[DVNT]

cool thanks

I had heard about Pisgah, I'll try googling something closer. a 20 min drive will definatley beat a 100 dollar a night cabin though.

 

[Jozz]

cool thanks

I had heard about Pisgah, I'll try googling something closer. a 20 min drive will definatley beat a 100 dollar a night cabin though.

You can camp for free on some secondary road on your right just passed davidson campground.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

cool thanks

I had heard about Pisgah, I'll try googling something closer. a 20 min drive will definatley beat a 100 dollar a night cabin though.

How long are you going for? Davidson River area (Pisgah) and Dupont make for a GREAT weekend of riding. If you camp at Davidson river there are 13531214 trails that are riding distance from your campground. There is a very nice 8 mile (2 trails, 4 miles each Thrift and Sycamore Cove) figure 8 loop right across the street from the campground entrance.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

You can camp for free on some secondary road on your right just passed davidson campground.

I think all the roadside camping in Pisgah is free, Davidson river is like $16 a night, they have flushing toilets and hot showers. The roadside campsights are usually nicely manicured though (gravel pads).

 

[DVNT]

Just a long weekend. I'm taking some non-riding friends along, thought the scenery in DuPont might get them more into it.

I'm headed up to Fontana in about 2 hours, maybe i'll swing by Davidson on the way back tomorrow and scout it out for em.

thanks!

 

[Jozz]

I think all the roadside camping in Pisgah is free, Davidson river is like $16 a night, they have flushing toilets and hot showers. The roadside campsights are usually nicely manicured though (gravel pads).

Yeah, we camped for free and used the campground's showers. :devil:

 

[DVNT]

Found this campground 4 miles from the trail head

I think we'll be better off in Pisgah or Davidson

Although we would be missing out on some killer Bingo