The Explorer Loop is a single track trail located in the Bent Creek area of Pisgah National Forest. The trail is heavily used by mountain bikers and has small bridges, berms, and jumps. There are plenty of hikers and runners that use the trail as well. It's easy to connect the Explorer Loop to other trails in the area.

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Elevation 690 m

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Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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