バンコム郡のおすすめグラベルライド

Bent Creek Experimental Forest contains a variety of rides, from family-friendly after-dinner outings to epic, multi-day bikepacking link-ups with other trails in Pisgah National Forest. For the most part you'll be riding in the trees, but every so often you get a pretty decent mountain view, too.

The same creek that gives this experimental forest its name.

Stony Bald View is a lookout area on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at mile marker 402.6, the observation area is at 3,750 feet overlooking Stony Bald at 4,563 feet.

At mile marker 404.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills River Valley Overlook is the first of many close by scenic overlooks heading north. There are actually viewing areas of the valley on both sides of the parkway, and there is hiking trail access at this pull-off.

A well paved, and shaded road into the ascent of Mt. Mitchell on the blue ridge parkway

The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the obvious Looking Glass Rock. There are some historical informational signs next to the parking area with more information about what you can see from the viewpoint.

The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the obvious Looking Glass Rock. There are some historical informational signs next to the parking area with more information about what you can see from the viewpoint.

Pink Beds Overlook is situated at Milepost 410.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a popular pull-off due to the expansive view and the ability to see the mountain laurel and Catawba rhododendron that create the "pink beds" of flowers.