steep climbs

Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about steep climbs.

Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina

Turkeypen Gap / 131

A focused, route-forward feature on Turkeypen Gap / 131 in Pisgah National Forest — steep climbs, technical rock, mandatory hike-a-bike, and a rewardingly rowdy descent. Practical route detail, access notes, safety reminders, and local context to plan a safe, bold ride.

Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina

Trace Ridge #354

A short but punchy Pisgah ridge trail: 2.8 miles with ~1,300 ft of climbing, steep technical pitches and a fast, exposed descent. Best ridden in the Pisgah bike season (seasonal access commonly observed Oct 15–Apr 15).