Pink Beds
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
| Address: | ~S Mills River Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA |
| GPS: |
35°21'55.2"N 82°45'0.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Great warm up/cool down trails or beginner trails for Pisgah, as they are mostly flat. The bikeable portion of this trail will dump you out on a gravel road near the South Mills River trail after crossing several creeks along the way. Little technical challenge on these trails, but still great scenery and seclusion.Trail is 3.3 miles one-way. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
National 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/recreationPink Beds Hiking Trail, NC
See Pink Beds hike details and photos for the loop hiking trail in the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville and Brevard.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/pink_beds.htmPink Beds Mountain Bike Trail in Brevard, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Pink Beds is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brevard, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Pink Beds bike trail in Brevard.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pink-beds/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.
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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 (11.8 mi)
- Turn right onto National Forest Rd/Yellow Gap Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn right onto S Mills River Rd (1.5 mi)
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