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Cedar Rock is the best example of eastern slickrock in North Carolina, earning this short trail a spot on all mountain bikers’ “must ride” list.
Locals insist the summit of Sam Knob offers the best view in North Carolina, even though other more famous peaks receive heavier traffic.
2.75 miles of rolling singletrack across Dupont’s diverse terrain. You’ll cross the Little River, climb some slickrock, and can even finish the run with a swim below Bridal Veil Falls.
You couldn’t find a prettier swimming hole if you designed it yourself. Tucked inside a hollow, surrounded by thick rhododendron and evergreen forest, Skinny Dip Falls is an ideal spot on a hot summer day, and it’s only a half hour from downtown Asheville.
This rocky and technical trail beckons to hikers who want to explore Mount Mitchell and its surrounding peaks beyond the paved parking lot at Mitchell’s summit. The adventurous are rewarded with boulders to scramble and expansive views along the course of this ridgeline.
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