11 m away
Kitsuma Loop
One of the fastest descents in Pisgah with easy access from town.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 570 m
- Descent
- 569 m
Kitsuma then Heartbreak
Kitsuma via Old US 70, then Heartbreak Ridge via Curtis Creek Road
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 74 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 451 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 9˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 451 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 74 km, 2618 vertical metres of ascent and 2618 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Long backcountry old-style Pisgah ride with long climbs and epic world-class descents
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Drops
- Jumps
- Roots
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens
Similar routes nearby
4.6 km away
Heartbreak Ridge via Old Mitchell Toll Road
Arguably the most epic loop in Pisgah National Forest
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
5.2 km away
Curtis Creek -> South Toe Gravel Loop
A steep lollipop loop up Curtis Creek and down to the South Toe River.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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Guidebooks in this area
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