Bennett Gap / 138
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
| Address: | ~US-276, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA |
| GPS: |
35°16'25.2"N 82°42'17.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
This trail is 3 miles in one direction. Again, another gnarly Pisgah-area trail! This trail has several awesome views off the top of the ridge of Looking Glass mountain. Absolutely incredible--be sure to bring your camera! The awesome views go hand-in-hand with the first section of "Satan's Staircase," a steep hike-a-bike that will require you to shoulder your rig. I would NOT want to ride down it, so I recommend riding this trail Southeast to Northwest. Also, there is a meadow on top of the ridge that has almost completely overgrown the trail. Not so much fun having to gingerly pick your way through all of the thorn bushes.Also, note that this trail is only legally open to bikes during the fall and winter. Check with a local bike shop for dates. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Bennett Gap / 138 Mountain Bike Trail in Brevard, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Rev
Bennett Gap / 138 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brevard, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Bennett Gap / 138 bike trail in Brevard.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/bennett-gap-138/Greg Rides Trails: Bennett Gap (Trail #138), Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina
Mountain laurel on the Bennett Gap Trail. The Bennett gap trail offers a wide range of mountain biking experiences along its short 2.9 m...
http://www.gregridestrails.com/2010/10/bennett-gap-trail-138-pisgah-national.htmlNational Forests in North Carolina : Recreation
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in National Forests in North Carolina
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/recreationNever 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 Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Everett Rd toward Old Hendersonville Hwy (62 ft)
- Turn left onto Old 64 (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Old 64 Old Hendersonville (249 ft)
- Continue onto Old 64 (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Ecusta Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-276/US-64 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 N (1.3 mi)
- Turn left toward US-276 S (167 ft)
- Turn right toward US-276 S (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-276 SDestination will be on the right(1.5 mi)
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