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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.

This park has more than a mile of biking trails where you can practice mountain bike skills. These range from smooth, rolling trails for beginners; black diamond routes with jumps, drops, wall rides and other features; and a couple of intermediate trails in between.

This is a great loop for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. You will find some roots and drops to challenge you, and the trail is generally less crowded than others in Lake Crabtree.

This spot is where you can take the Blue Clay Trail into the Root Loop, a short, fun loop in the center of the Blue Clay Bike Park.

The Owl's Roost Trail hugs the edge of Lake Brandt, offering a scenic 5.6-mile route shared with mountain bikers. This well-maintained trail meanders into the forest, where you'll find multiple boardwalks and an observation deck providing unobstructed views of Lake Brandt.

Sherman Branch is a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking, it's in a beautiful location and could be worth a stop on your ride, if you have the time. There's also restrooms in the parking area, should you be in need when you pass by.

Loop 4 is the most advanced trail in the park. It introduces challenges suitable for novice riders while offering enough variety to captivate and entice intermediate riders, making it a sought-after choice for multiple laps in the well-known triangle area.

Bennett Gap is a popular mountain biking trail in Pisgah National Forest. It features some pretty tough, rocky, and steep sections, but there are multiple viewpoints along the trail and on the ridge of some of the taller nearby peaks. There are also some faster gravel sections, so if you are into speed, this isn't a terrible place for the hardtail.