Bent Creek Experimental Forest – Lake Powhatan loop from Bent Creek
Bent Creek Experimental Forest – Lake Powhatan loop from Bent Creek
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Bent Creek Experimental Forest – Lake Powhatan loop from Bent Creek
02:16
24.4km
410m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Pisgah National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.30 km
Bent Creek Gap Road
Highlight • Mountain Pass
8.57 km
Explorer Loop Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
10.1 km
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
22.3 km
Lake Powhatan
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
24.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.2 km
7.86 km
366 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
12.7 km
7.55 km
1.99 km
1.83 km
381 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (870 m)
Lowest point (650 m)
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