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 5.0 (9)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Brevard
  5. DuPont State Forest
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“Great loop showcasing many of DuPont's best trails ”

Gabe Thompson
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9.5

Miles

15.2

KM

75%

Singletrack

2,997' 914 m

High

2,314' 705 m

Low

1,061' 323 m

Up

1,062' 324 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Overview

This trail takes your through gems such as hickory mountain, Jim branch and ridge line. A great way to avoid lots of fire roads and stay on the singletrack most of the time.

Need to Know

Lake imaging parking can get crowded at times - better to get there earlier or later.

Description

This loop is a 9ish mile tour of many of the trails around the Lake Imaging parking lot. At the intersection of lake imaging road and buck forest road, there is an optional hike down to grassy creek falls.

Contacts

Land Manager: North Carolina Forest Service - Dupont State Forest

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Gabe Thompson
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  5.0 from 9 votes

#5

in DuPont State Forest

#918

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in DuPont State Forest

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in North Carolina

#918

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Ridgeline - DuPont State Forest - Cedar Mountain, NC
Aug 24, 2017 near Etowah, NC
Dustin coming down Ridgeline...
Jun 13, 2013 near Etowah, NC
Creek crossing on Best of DuPont Ride.
May 8, 2017 near Etowah, NC
Matt launching off one of the many rocks on the trail
Mar 4, 2018 near Etowah, NC
Bottom of Jim Branch. Freezing!
May 14, 2014 near Etowah, NC
Worked for the downhill but it was totally worth it.
Aug 5, 2020 near Etowah, NC

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