Whaleback Falls loop from Pisgah National Forest
Whaleback Falls loop from Pisgah National Forest
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Whaleback Falls loop from Pisgah National Forest
03:18
35.6km
740m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 21, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 15.4 km for 818 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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253 m
Whaleback Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Tip by
35.0 km
Whaleback Falls and Swimming Hole on the Davidson River
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
Tip by
35.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.6 km
10.5 km
5.86 km
3.68 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
15.5 km
10.5 km
9.53 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,150 m)
Lowest point (670 m)
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Wednesday 20 May
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60 %
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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h
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