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Bent Creek – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bent Creek

Bent Creek – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bent Creek

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Bent Creek – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bent Creek

01:00

14.1km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: August 14, 2026

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Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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 be riding in the trees, but every so often you get a pretty decent mountain view, too.

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12.3 km

Bent Creek Gap Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.63 km

1.19 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

3.49 km

1.26 km

702 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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