The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United States. I am permitted for all mountain bike trails in the Pisgah Ranger District as well as a number of trails in the Grandfather Ranger District.
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DuPont State Recreational Forest, commonly known as DuPont Forest, is a 10,473-acre (42.38 km2)[1][3] state forest, located in Henderson and Transylvania counties of North Carolina. The name originates from the fact that the DuPont company arranged the sale of the original tract to the state.[2] Adjacent tracts have since been purchased and added to the state forest. Portions of the forest formerly contained a manufacturing facility for the production of X-ray film.[2] The forest was used to shoot scenes from the 1992 film The Last of the Mohicans as well as the 2012 box office hit The Hunger Games.[4][5] On February 12, 2019, the forest added 402 acres (1.63 km2) from Conserving Carolina, part of a section called the Continental Divide Tract that connects with other public lands. 314 more acres will be added to the forest by the end of 2019.[6] -Wikipedia I am permitted to operate on all mountain bike legal trails in DuPont.
Ride Kanuga Bike Park was born out of a simple concept; make mountain biking fun and welcoming. Ride Kanuga is rider built, rider approved. We do this through high quality, safe, and unique mountain bike specific trails; which equip and encourage both new riders and seasoned professionals to gain new skills and experiences. Ride Kanuga is located in Hendersonville, NC a close 30 minutes from Asheville and Brevard.
Kanuga Bike Park features one-way, downhill specific terrain for all abilities. There is a mix of natural features, jump lines and trails unlike any in the region; which are specifically designed to help you progress as a rider. Bikers have the ability to ride a climbing trail with a gentle grade, while taking in the sights and scents of Kanuga’s old growth forest.
A Ride Kanuga waiver must be completed and pass must be purchased in advance of the lesson.