Comments on: Dupont State Forest

By: GrannyMaster-Jay

GrannyMaster-Jay — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:49:31 +0000

Sorry if this question makes anyone feel uncomfortable, but as a POC, I’m thinking of exploring trails in the VA/NC region in a couple months. Should I be concerned about my safety if I ride alone? Again, I’m not trying to stir anything up. Thanks in advance!

By: Bdub26

Bdub26 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:32:20 +0000

Place has it all. The slick rock and tech trails are great. I thought Turkey nob(maybe) was the best trail we hit. Ridgeline was as expected, flowy, fast an fun. Place is worth the trip!

By: bochenek

bochenek — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:22:12 +0000

With the rains in early Feb, are there restrictions on trails in the Brevard area? Like Dupont.

By: bochenek

bochenek — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:22:08 +0000

With the rains in early Feb, are there restrictions on trails in the Brevard area? Like Dupont.

By: FarmerDobes

FarmerDobes — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:28:34 +0000

This is a special place. If you’re looking for tech go down the road to Pisgah. DuPont is all about the flow; lots and lots of it. I’ve ridden the eastern and western portions and they both offer up some stiff climbing and a heap of ripping fast downhill. The sheer scope of the place might be a bit much to wrap your head around at first, but I’ve found it’s best to just turn down a trail and see what’s up. I haven’t been disappointed yet. Copious amounts of gravel are a great bonus and also a great way to link up sections of singletrack. The only major drawback is crowds, but I just go at dawn and I usually avoid that problem.

By: Tyler Provost

Tyler Provost — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:46:13 +0000

HONEYMOON SHRED! Dupont State Forest Mountain Biking with Red Wolf! https://youtu.be/AeF2C6LZ7qc

By: John Fisch

John Fisch — Fri, 03 May 2019 19:48:12 +0000

Good scenery. Some cool tech. Some good flow. Lots of very nice singletrack. Huge area with truly epic mileage available. The area actually rides like a group of different areas all interconnected, but not all the connections are great. Some trails are really just rehabbed roads or very wide crushed rock “trails.” Best to concentrate on one area at a time to maximize the fun factor.

By: Cole_Walker

Cole_Walker — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:31:22 +0000

One of the best places in the state, and one of the best on the east coast. This place has a ton to offer, I just wish it was a bit closer!

By: wspielvogel

wspielvogel — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:09:01 +0000

Great place. Best when rivers are lower

By: wbigsby

wbigsby — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:28:12 +0000

I ride here every Sunday, it’s not the most technically challenging stuff in the area, but it’s got something for everyone.

By: dmartinie

dmartinie — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:48:26 +0000

Loved it. This is where they shot “The Last of the Mohicans. Odd that the waterfall is only 10 feet tall at best.

By: dmartinie

dmartinie — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:48:26 +0000

Loved it. This is where they shot “The Last of the Mohicans. Odd that the waterfall is only 10 feet tall at best.

By: MikeyO

MikeyO — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:50:00 +0000

Excellent!!! Coming from Michigan I was not used to the up and down of these mountains. So I was definitely going slower then I am used to. I loved this area and I wish I had more time. You will not be disappointed.

By: MikeyO

MikeyO — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:50:00 +0000

By: rmap01

rmap01 — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:52:04 +0000

Outstanding trail system. It’s got it all: great downhill, fast & flowy, technical rock gardens, beautiful views, stream crossings, killer climbs, you name it. Only had one day so I mapped ~20m route that enabled me to incorporate some of DuPont’s best. Started from Lake Imaging. Worked my way up to Airstrip (incredibly views at the end of the old runway) and was a blast riding down. From there I climbed back up and took Reasonover to Turkey Knob – working my way east – which are great trails and eventually worked my way back north to finish on Ridgeline which is as good as advertised. I didn’t have an opportunity to hit up Cedar Rock or Big Rock but that’s certainly on the bucket list for the next time. Loved it!

By: rmap01

rmap01 — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:52:04 +0000

By: Matt F

Matt F — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 22:42:14 +0000

In reply to namtrok. Much of Dupont can be ridden with a hardtail without difficulty. Certain more technical trails, while they can be ridden on a hardtail, are a lot more fun on a full suspension (Burnt mtn/Big rock and the like).

By: tonetonitony

tonetonitony — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:27:00 +0000

Stunning collection of maintained trails. Incredibly rideable for all ages and skill levels and fast and flowy enuf to keep expert riders entertained when u need a recover day from Pisgah. There are excellent fireroad access to trailheads, just grab a map and go! bring a phone – youll want to take pictures.

By: tonetonitony

tonetonitony — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:27:00 +0000

By: cliverman

cliverman — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:54:09 +0000

Dupont Ridge – great trail. Flows and has plenty of challenges. Never a boring day in Dupont.

By: cliverman

cliverman — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:54:09 +0000

Dupont Ridge – great trail. Flows and has plenty of challenges. Never a boring day in Dupont.

By: CFM

CFM — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:56:20 +0000

Did a short loop off of Station Rd. with my wife and some good friends. Did a lot of varied terrain including an armored hill and a downhill run. Visited a waterfall just off the trail. I can see why this place is so popular.

By: CFM

CFM — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:56:20 +0000

By: C-Lo

C-Lo — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 16:32:16 +0000

This is a must for anyone who loves mountain biking. Make sure you ride with someone who knows their way around or get a detailed map. I got a chance to ride with the group from SQUATCH and it was great. Nice people.

By: C-Lo

C-Lo — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 16:32:16 +0000

By: ylojelo

ylojelo — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:33:02 +0000

In reply to kguerra.

At any of the bike stores in the area (squatch, hub, sycamore). or https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/dupont-state-recreational-forest Better than the online one.

By: kguerra

kguerra — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:02:49 +0000

Where can a map of the trail system for Dupont be purchased?

By: Sue Ginter

Sue Ginter — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:47:26 +0000

First ride ever on Cedar Rock Trail. Tough climb to the top, but well worth it! First, enjoyed the view. After that, I took the back way down Cedar Rock. It’s rated difficult, and the descent stretched my skills in a good way! Lots of whoops and endorphins along the way. Can’t wait to do this trail again! The slick rock is really cool. In general the terrain is not as rooty and technical as the stuff up in CT I used to ride. Not as many logs but great rocky drops! I’m a female biker and this trail was fantastic

By: Superfly Lee

Superfly Lee — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:06:21 +0000

This place kicks ass. Tons of miles and variety. Awesome scenery. 1 of the best trail systems in the entire Southeast. Nat Geo map a must.

By: Superfly Lee

Superfly Lee — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:06:21 +0000

This place kicks ass. Tons of miles and variety. Awesome scenery. 1 of the best trail systems in the entire Southeast. Nat Geo map a must.

By: nate_smith_1029

nate_smith_1029 — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:46:40 +0000

best trails I’ve ever ridden, there got 75.9 miles of pure awesomeness. Ridgeline is a must ride for sure. really had fun and great views

By: skiphreaknj

skiphreaknj — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:41:30 +0000

Fun network of trails – but can be confusing to navigate on own/1st time. We hired a guide who showed us the best of everything.

By: swaaflyus

swaaflyus — Tue, 16 May 2017 22:58:51 +0000

A little more than a beginner trail for me the one I took it was a very steep climb to the top but coming down was pretty fast with a lot of Rollinghills and switchbacks great scenery of the falls along the trail highly recommend the ride.

By: Matthew Bonner

Matthew Bonner — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:56:55 +0000

This trail system is great! The variety is truly astonishing, with the trails varying from slickrock to fast and flowy. My personal favorite is the Turkey Knob descent. You get the flow of Ridgeline and a natural environment that can’t be beat. That said, in Dupont it doesn’t really matter which trail you choose. Even if you were blindfolded and pointed at a random trail, it would still be one of the best you’ve ever ridden.

By: shawnmoore1

shawnmoore1 — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 02:38:59 +0000

Pro tip: buy the map! There is a ton of really good riding here, but it can be a bit of a maze and there are distinct sections, so having the map and planning out the ride before you get on the trail are pretty key steps to take. Don’t miss the Ridgeline Trail – it’s a flowy, rollercoaster of awesome.

By: Rev. 14

Rev. 14 — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:33:06 +0000

All this chatter about this Ridgeline so I had to do it. Ridden in the Rockies, Midwest, and now this. Loved it very much, I’ll be back for sure. Ridgeline was insane man, rode that sucker 3 times and if my legs were not so torched I would have tried it once more. Man that was fun! Probably the one of the fastest bermy downhill sections I have done that felt like a coaster for real. I need to get over to Knoxville next and try this Barnburner & devils race track as I keep hearing so much about those. Hmm, are they better? ONly one way to find out. Anyway, much to ride here in Brevard, I need to spend a few days here. I know it won’t disappoint.

By: DWH_1984

DWH_1984 — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:07:45 +0000

Super Fun!!!

By: Joel DH

Joel DH — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 03:49:39 +0000

In reply to Daniel Lee Dault Jr.. Yes

By: Daniel Lee Dault Jr.

Daniel Lee Dault Jr. — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 08:33:49 +0000

was this trail sparred from the forest fires

By: tonylapy@aol.com

tonylapy@aol.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:54:49 +0000

Try the new Rocky Ridge or now I should say a continuation of the Switchback trail because I think there are about 30 or 40 switchbacks instead of a long fast run to the road. What a blast. A mini Ridgeline.

By: 2frankh

2frankh — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:46:11 +0000

In reply to namtrok. I've ridden all of it on a hard tail. 100mm front suspension.

By: Andy Sauder

Andy Sauder — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 06:43:54 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Prost! on Airbnb. 10 minutes from Du Pont and Pisgah trails. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13688849?preview

By: mpeagan

mpeagan — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 22:51:44 +0000

Great weather, trails are dusty and dry.

By: namtrok

namtrok — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:23:45 +0000

Whats the minumum suspension for these trails? front and or rear? Is a hardtail acceptable?

By: jacobpeters80

jacobpeters80 — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:10:54 +0000

incredible trails

By: Aubeez

Aubeez — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:31:18 +0000

We absolutely love Ridgeline trail. We had a blast.

By: aes5455

aes5455 — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:46:28 +0000

Must visit for everyone on the East Coast! Endless supply of trails. Highly recommend you ride down Ridgeline.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:38:25 +0000

where to stay?

By: Colton Lock

Colton Lock — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:48:37 +0000

You wont find trail like this anywhere east of the Mississippi. The Slickrock is AWESOME. Big Rock trail (going down) is SUPER fun & the views are great. DEFINITELY RIDE HERE!

By: WolfNSheepsClothing

WolfNSheepsClothing — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 20:53:40 +0000

Really nice trail system. First time there and it reminds me a little of Buffalo Creek trails in Pine, CO, with the exception of the climbs/descent being much shorter,. Loved the slick rock. I’ll definitely be back more to explore.