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View of High Falls – Lake Dense loop from Mine Mountain

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United States

North Carolina

Transylvania County

View of High Falls – Lake Dense loop from Mine Mountain

Moderate

3.3

(20)

riders

View of High Falls – Lake Dense loop from Mine Mountain

02:23

24.8km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.8 km for 230 m

After 20.3 km for 310 m

After 22.0 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.45 km

View of Lake Julia

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a pretty sweet view of Lake Julia from here where it feeds into Reasonover Creek. There is a lot of great singletrack next to the water, and Reasonover …

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7.49 km

A gem for bikers, it boasts a well-groomed singletrack with switchbacks and clear sightlines. Suitable for advanced beginners, its "Difficult" rating comes from narrow paths, elevation change, and tight turns.

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10.2 km

Lake Julia spillway

Highlight • Waterfall

The Lake Julia spillway is at the northern end of the lake. You can see the creek feeding the reservoir here, or you can bike down the road a little further to the dam at the southern end.

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11.5 km

Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Highlight • Bridge

The Covered Bridge in DuPont State Forest spans the Little River atop High Falls and is accessible via a short, gently-graded trail just 0.5 miles from the High Falls access …

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13.0 km

Triple Falls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

This view of the Triple Falls in the Little River is breathtaking and powerful. The trail is really close to the water.

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13.8 km

View of High Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

High Falls Overlook is only about half a mile from the closest parking area and offers an awesome view of the tallest waterfall in DuPont Forest. The 120-foot waterfall also …

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16.4 km

Lake Dense

Highlight • Lake

Lake Dense is one of two lakes in this area of DuPont Forest. This lake features a picnic shelter, fishing dock, and a mountain view. Lake Alford, a little further …

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17.0 km

Lake Alford

Lake

24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

7.62 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

5.89 km

4.55 km

469 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 22 May

19°C

17°C

94 %

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View of High Falls – Lake Dense loop from Mine Mountain

View of Lake Julia

Airstrip Overlook

Lake Julia spillway

Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

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View of High Falls

Lake Dense

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