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Mullinax -> Squirrel Gap -> Cantrell Creek
A new-school flow trail loaded with berms and jumps.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 533 m
- Descent
- 533 m
An epic loop featuring some of Pisgah's most remote trails.
Mountain Biking Severe
"This is the Squirrel Gap / Turkey Pen epic that everybody talks about," writes Pisgah-Area SORBA. This route provides "tons of serious backwoods slogging on Pisgah’s most remote trails." You'd better be prepared and fully equipped because there are "no bailouts."
Feel intimidated yet? You probably should be.
In classic Pisgah style this route features steep climbs... and descents that are even steeper. A never-ending array of root webs, rocks, boulders, rock gardens, and washed out singletrack will challenge anyone foolhardy enough to attempt this epic loop. In fact, the singletrack is so narrow in places that some locals affectionately refer to it as "half-track."
Also in classic Pisgah style this trail fords through rushing mountain streams and navigates the dense Appalachian rainforest. Since you'll be miles from nowhere and completely isolated, make sure you take SORBA's advice and prepare for the unexpected.
Sources: http://www.pisgahareasorba.org/2010/04/squirrel-gap-turkey-pen-advanced-epic/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auw5UHSTvI
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.
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