Slight Chance of Pisgah - S24O Bikepacking

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Henderson County, NC, US

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23 mi.

3,502 ft.

Slight Chance of Pisgah is a sub-24 hour overnight (S24O) bikepacking route. The route contains wet water crossings, vistas, technical singletrack, and sections of hike-a-bike. There is also potential for a seasonal stop at the Pisgah Inn. Major trails include Laurel Mountain and Big Creek. Please dismount and walk your bike during the Blue Segment near the parkway. Primitive campsites off the trail are free and most have a fire ring/pit.

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The route starts off with a fast descent from the @poi[Trace Ridge Trailhead](10124560) down to the river. This leads to a few water crossings before climbing up to a gravel descent onto Yellow Gap road. From here you will ride up to the @poi[Laurel Mountain trail head](10124561), which goes up all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The climb up Laurel Mountain can mostly be ridden with strong legs and with a few sections of hike-a-bike. There are many @poi[excellent campsites](8619931) along the Laurel Mountain with seasonal vistas. Please walk the @slice[blue segment](d,22419,23149.22) for the last bit to the parkway as this is a hiking trail only. Once at the parkway feel free to ride up to the @poi[Pisgah Inn](8619928) if its open before ducking back into the Forest for the @poi[Big Creek descent](10124562). This is an @slice[ideal descent](d,27448.65,30554.73) to test your gear on fast, technical roots and rocks. There is also great camping at the @poi[bottom](8619935) along Big Creek. A few water crossings will then lead to a gravel climb back up to the @poi[Trace Ridge Trailhead](10124560).

*Note: Please dismount and walk your bike during @poi[the Blue Segment](10124590) near the parkway. Primitive campsites off the trail are free and most have a fire ring/pit.*

More information on this and other S24O's can be found at [rockgeist.com/routes/](http://rockgeist.com/routes/)

## Trip Details

* Start/Stop: Trace Ridge Trailhead near the town of Mills River, NC. Overnight parking available here. 
* 23.3 Miles of singletrack, 3,513 ft of elevation gain, 151 ft/mi. 
* Preferred bike rank: Full suspension, hardtail, rigid.
* Map: Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah Map Co.

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