advanced
Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about advanced.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Pilot Cove-Slate Rocks / 102
A short but stout Pisgah ride that threads creek banks, granite slabs and a scenic loop—best for experienced riders who expect technical rock, limited parking and variable access on Yellow Gap Road.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Laurel Mountain
A gritty, technical ridge loop in the North Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest — Laurel Mountain rewards committed climbers with a long, fast descent and old-school Pisgah rock and root. This feature breaks down access, route options, riding character, and practical safety tips for planning the Laurel Mountain → Pilot Rock loop or an out-and-back descent.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Farlow Gap
A deep, technical fall‑line descent in Pisgah National Forest best known for steep, rocky runouts and classic Pisgah exposure. This feature breaks the route into approach, top-to-bottom character, loop options, safety planning and local context so experienced riders can decide whether to commit and how to prepare.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Buckwheat Knob / 122
A compact, brutal ridge pitch in Pisgah that doubles as a connector to Avery Creek, Black Mountain, and Club Gap. This feature explains how to access Buckwheat Knob / 122, what to expect on the climb and descent, useful loop ideas, and practical safety and gear advice for advanced riders.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Big Rock Trail #3
A close, rider-focused feature on Big Rock Trail #3 (DuPont State Recreational Forest): how to get there, what the line feels like, where it fits in a DuPont loop, the technical moves and hazards to respect, and sensible pre-ride checks before you drop in.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Jim Branch Trail #41
A compact but demanding one-mile climb in DuPont State Recreational Forest — tips for getting there, what to expect on the bricks-and-logs pitch, how to link it into longer loops, and practical safety and etiquette for shared-use riding.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Buckhorn Gap / 103 (Avery Creek)
A compact, raw slice of Pisgah—Buckhorn Gap/103 threads steep fall-line rock, creek crossings and old road beds into a two-mile ribbon that’s best ridden by experienced riders. This feature covers access from FS‑477, route choices to extend the ride, what to expect under tire, and the safety and logistics to plan before you go.