Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Pisgah National Forest

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8.26 km

Bent Creek

Highlight • Forest

The same creek that gives this experimental forest its name.

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9.39 km

Bent Creek Experimental Forest

Highlight • Forest

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 …

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21.7 km

Hard Times Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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33.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

959 m

246 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

3.45 km

670 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Sunday 5 April

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