Pitchell
A highly-acclaimed trail run starting at the top of Mount Pisgah, and ending at Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Rockies.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 98 km
- Ascent
- 3.9 km
- Descent
- 3.6 km
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A highly-acclaimed trail run starting at the top of Mount Pisgah, and ending at Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Rockies.
Difficult Trail Running
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Easy Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Easy Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
A stunning waterfall in Blue Valley with a massive rock "house" you can explore behind the falls.
Easy Hiking
A steep trail with fixed ropes leading to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Western North Carolina.
Difficult Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
An epic ride from Waynesville to Max Patch with plenty of gravel roads, epic views, and camping opportunities.
Extreme Road Biking
A gravel ride to a beautiful bald mountaintop in the Appalachian Mountains.
Easy Mountain Biking
A difficult gravel loop near Hot Springs that pairs the French Broad River with killer views from Rich Mountain Fire Tower at 3,700'.
Easy Mountain Biking
A beautiful ride north of Asheville mixing quiet country roads and an unpaved state highway.
Difficult Road Biking
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Severe Road Biking
A steep lollipop loop up Curtis Creek and down to the South Toe River.
Easy Mountain Biking
A steep gravel grind paired to a long road descent down NC-80.
Severe Road Biking
A challenging 75+ mile mixed surface loop with a side trip to Mount Mitchell.
Extreme Road Biking