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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Brevard
  5. DuPont State Forest
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“A steep, rocky trail composed mostly of slickrock that has scenic views from the top. ”

Vinnie Connors
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Miles

2.5

KM
Singletrack

3,050' 930 m

High

2,648' 807 m

Low

404' 123 m

Up

386' 118 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

DuPont State Recreational Forest is a very popular multi-use, bi-directional trail system, so be on the lookout for hikers, horses, and other cyclists. It is normally open in any weather although it can close in extended periods of freeze/thaw during the winter.

Description

Cedar Rock starts and ends off of Little River and connects to Big Rock at the top of the climb. The trail is mostly slick rock and can be dangerous to ride when wet. The Southwestern portion is slightly steeper than the northeastern part. This is one of the most popular trails of DuPont and has wonderful views at the top.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of DuPont Forest

Land Manager: North Carolina Forest Service - Dupont State Forest

Shared By:

Vinnie Connors with improvements by David Perez and 1 other
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  4.7 from 33 votes

#6

in DuPont State Forest

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#6

in DuPont State Forest

#21

in North Carolina

#309

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Top of Cedar Rock / Big Rock looking down Cedar Rock.
Nov 9, 2015 near Brevard, NC
At the top of Big rock trail, Dupont.
Oct 24, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Big Rockyyyy
Jun 4, 2025 near Brevard, NC
Virginia climbing up Cedar Rock.
May 19, 2013 near Brevard, NC
Great river crossing.
Jun 12, 2021 near Brevard, NC
Ride along Cedar Rock trail, north segment from Big Rock to Little River trail.
Dec 20, 2015 near Brevard, NC

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Jul 10, 2026
Paul H
I descended the northern section and it was a blast. Perfect dirt and dry rock.
May 19, 2023
Erik Lunde
Dec 9, 2021
Rick Garcia
Dec 23, 2020
Jeff Sayers
1h 00m
Nov 16, 2019
Carol Moskel
Oct 2, 2019
Tri Geminy
Apr 8, 2019
Courtney Harasz
Burnt Mountain, Big Rock Loop 1.5mi
Apr 2, 2019
Ben Dupont
Done

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