Name: Sinkhole
Rating: 4.1

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Overview

Sinkhole got its nickname due to a large sinkhole along the main ridgeline of this trail. This is a true Wilson Creek Area classic. All types of "Pisgah Style" riding are covered on this trail. In recent years, erosion and illegal use by motorcycles have plagued this trail. Regardless, if you are in the area this is a ride you don't want to miss out on!

Need to Know

Once you reach the sinkhole on the trail (it will be obvious), you have the option of continuing straight on the ridgeline or going left down a steep hill that will eventually circle around back to the ridge-line descent. Both options are fun in their own unique ways.

Description

This loop consist of Craig Creek Road (FS 982), Little Chestnut Mountain Road (FS 4099), and Holly Springs Trail #273. From Hwy 181, head to Craig Creek Road (FS 982) and drive down 982 until you reach the bottom of Holly Springs Trail #273 and park there.

Begin the ride by pedaling up 982 to the summit, until the junction with Chestnut Mountain Rd. and Little Chestnut Mountain Road (FS 4099). Enter the gate on the right and follow the doubletrack for a little over two miles (from the gate).

At this point, start looking for the trail going uphill on the right. This is the preferred entrance onto Holly Springs Trail #273.

Contacts

Local Club: Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Charlie Charping

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Trail Ratings

4.1 from 26 votes

#2

in Wilson Creek

#924

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4.1 from 26 votes

5 Star		46%
4 Star		31%
3 Star		15%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		8%

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Apr 20, 2016 near Glen Al…, NC

Apr 20, 2016 near Glen Al…, NC

View of Table Rock Mountain and Hawksbill Mountain from Sinkhole Loop!

Sep 23, 2017 near Linville, NC

Rocky ridgeline corner on the Sinkhole descent.

Oct 15, 2017 near Glen Al…, NC

Enjoy awesome views and scenery on this ride – just stay alert on the descents, as they can get rocky and rooty.

Feb 15, 2017 near Glen Al…, NC

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Feb 18, 2024

Richard Peters

Mar 28, 2022

Ameraldas The person

trees down on the trail, trail work being done. most of the work is around the sinkhole gap 7.4mi — 1h 00m

Nov 19, 2021

Ameraldas The person

extremely fun, it is a great time, especially trying to go fast.

Aug 17, 2021

Rob VanDette

This is a terrible track. Too steep to climb without getting off your back and too steep to descend. Very dangerous in sections. Stay far away 7.4mi — 3h 30m

Apr 1, 2021

Moth Man

Aug 7, 2020

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Jun 12, 2020

Brad Watling

Climbs fine but downhill getting pretty washed out and 6-8 large downed trees in the path. 7.5mi — 10h 00m

Jun 6, 2020

Riley Jernigan

Long gravel road climb, sweet tech descent 7mi

Dec 26, 2019

Hugh Hines

May 11, 2019

Nicholas Feliciano

Great trail watch out for the sink hole. There is no warning

Sep 20, 2018

Matt Rothkopf

Sep 3, 2018

Dane Phillips

Jul 15, 2018

SS Minox

A rock pinched the rear. Got off my line. Put in dh tube, good to go. Didn’t see any bikes in the Sinkhole...yet 3mi — 4h 00m

Dec 3, 2017

Sam Lee

Wild 7.4mi

Oct 21, 2017

Jamie Johnson

Oct 21, 2017

Josh Johnson

7.4mi — 2h 10m

Oct 15, 2017

Alex Waterworth

A few small trees down on the singletrack descent. 7.4mi — 1h 35m

Sep 22, 2017

Daniel B

Sinkhole plus some 31mi

May 29, 2017

Tom Minami

Leg burning uphill and pretty technical descent with washouts and fallen trees.

May 19, 2017

John Serrano

I DID IT!!!

Feb 12, 2017

Shawn Moore

7.4mi

Feb 12, 2017

Richard Blevins

This was an awesome ride with beautiful scenery. The downhills are steep with tons of roots and rocks that keep you in check.

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