Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
| Address: | ~NC-251, Alexander, NC 28701, USA |
| GPS: |
35°43'7.4"N 82°37'56.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.4 mi |
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Nice, challenging singletrack. Not overly technical, with some nice climbs and nice flowing sections, and a nice view of the French Broad river. However, this trail does get overgrown sometimes from lack of use. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Alexander Mountain Bike Park Mountain Bike Trail in Asheville, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Ph
Alexander Mountain Bike Park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Asheville, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Alexander Mountain Bike Park bike trail in Asheville.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/alexander-mountain-bike-park/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Alexander, North Carolina
- Head northeast on Fletcher Martin Rd toward Curtis Parker Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto NC-251 NDestination will be on the right(1.0 mi)
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