Pisgah National Forest features some of the most beautiful and rugged mountain scenery, and the best recreational opportunities in eastern North America. The Pisgah National Forest is a large forest that covers much of the north and central western mountains of NC. It is broken up into 4 Ranger Districts.

PISGAH RANGER DISTRICT MAP

Areas for Mountain Biking at Pisgah National Forest

Suggested Ride Routes

Easy

• Route: Easy to follow
• Steepness: entire Trail, less than 8% grade
• Length: Less than 3 miles
• Surface: Mostly flat; a few rocks and roots along trail

Moderate

• Route: May be blazed
• Steepness: Most of trail less than 20% grade
• Length: Usually between 2 and 8 miles.
• Surface: Rocky; stream crossings

Difficult

• Route: May require pathfinding skills
• Steepness: most of trail 20% grade or steeper
• Length: Usually more than 8 miles; may have steep sections
• Surface: Rocky, stream crossings