Panthertown Valley Trail Names and Uses Designated

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The US Forest Service has issued a decision regarding the trail naming and use designations within Panthertown. Most of the trails themselves remain uncharged, however, as a lot of the maintenance budget was lost and that project was mostly scrapped. … Continued

New Bridge on the Daniel Ridge Trail

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The Forest Service has completed rebuilding the bridge over the Davidson River at the Daniel Ridge trailhead. It’s a neat, steel and wood arch bridge which is wider, higher off the river, and should provide many years of flood-proof access … Continued

Richmond Hill Trails Project

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It looks like the City of Asheville is finally going to get its first mountain biking trail system! Work has begun at the new Richmond Hills park, where a new network will be developed. This project was headed up by … Continued

Trail and Road Closures in Bent Creek

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As another round of logging activity takes places in the Bent Creek area, more trails and roads will be closed. Fortunately, most of the activity takes place to the North of the favorite riding areas. Rice Pinnacle Road and North … Continued

Daniel Ridge Trail Re-opened

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Construction on the new bridge over the Davidson River at the Daniel Ridge trailhead is complete, and the Forest Service has officially re-opened the trail. This is a great loop, or addition to other loops in the area, so go … Continued

Dredging in Hendersonville Reservoir

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There is a dredging project in the Hendersonville Reservoir to remove tons of sediment that have built up in the small lake over the years. During this project, lower portions of the Fletcher Creek Trail may be closed. Get more … Continued

National Trails Day Work on Green’s Lick Trail

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Don’t forget, tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th is National Trails Day and in honor of that the Pisgah chapter of SORBA (Southeast Off-Road Bicycle Association) is holding a huge workday on the Green’s Lick trail in Bent Creek. Raffles, prizes, food, … Continued

Burnt Mountain Trail Renovation in Dupont State Forest

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The Burnt Mountain trail was renovated in the last 6 months by Trail Dynamics, a local trailbuilding and repair company. The steep drop on the end of the loop was rock-armored, and muddy sections were graveled and drained. In addition … Continued

Conservation Road Reopens in Dupont State Forest

Conservation Road is once again open, which is one of the few routes connecting the South side of Dupont State Forest with the North side. You can now easily visit attractions like High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Juilia … Continued