Cedar Rock Trail (Dupont State Forest, Mountain Bike)
// March 16th, 2009 // Asheville Biking
Short but sweet, the 1.5-mile Cedar Rock Trail features a steep climb up eastern slickrock (large slabs of granite) topping out with killer views of Dupont State Forest. Take Big Rock trail from the top of the mountain for a fast, technical downhill over slickrock and single-track. We recommend a loop that includes Corn Mills Shoal to the Little River Trail to Cedar Rock Trail to Big Rock Trail. This loop is about 3 miles. Dupont has many trails so we highly recommend downloading a map from the site below or stopping at a local outdoor store to buy a map.
Directions from Asheville: Take I-26 E to Exit 40, and take NC 280 toward Pisgah Forest. Turn left (east) on US 64 and go 3.7 miles to the Texaco station in Penrose. Turn right on Crab Creek Rd. and continue 4.3 miles. Turn south 5.3 miles on DuPont Road that turns into Staton Road. Go past the Hooker Falls and Buck Forest Access Areas to a left at the end of Staton Road on Cascade Lakes Road. The Corn Mills Shoals Access Area is 0.8 miles on the right.
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This is a seriuosly sweet climb that leads you to one of the best scenic views of WNC around. You’ll want to bring a camera to get come pics up top.
The challenging climb up the slickrock feels like you’re riding on the moon. The climb is well worth the amazing views and sweet dowhhill. Add in Burnt Mountain for another wicked descent.
The climb is a great short technical small chain ring push that will have you pumped when you hit the top. Relax, take in the views and get ready for a fun downhill complete with a few drops to test your skills.