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Transylvania County North Carolina
Bike Trails
Daniel
Ridge Trail
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Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.0 miles
Rating: Moderate
Daniel
Ridge Trail parallels the Davidson River for 0.5 mile, beautiful view of
Pilot Mountain. Trail eventually leads to a gravel road and brings you to
the base of a 90-foot falls.
Beginning at the gate you will stay on the gravel road for 100 yards
and cross a concrete bridge. This marks the start of the loop. Turn left
across a stream and the trail parallels the Davidson River for 0.5 mile.
Just before reaching an old wooden bridge, the trail turns sharply to the
right and up Lanning Branch. You will climb moderately for almost one mile
before intersecting the Farlow Gap
Trail, which goes left. Turn right and
the trail passes through a young forest and past a regeneration area that
affords a beautiful view of Pilot Mountain. From here the trail enters a
series of wildlife fields. Keep a sharp lookout for trail blazes, because
there are many turns in this section. You will eventually drop down to the
gravel road. Turn right onto the road and hike 0.5 mile back to the gate.
A left turn onto the gravel road will lead you to the base of a 90-foot
falls.
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For personal accounts about this trail
and others leading to waterfalls in the area go to Rich
Stevenson's site. Photo By Rich Stevenson |
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Directions:
From the Pisgah Ranger Station, follow US276 north to the intersection
with USFS 475 turning left towards the State Fish Hatchery/Education
Center. Pass the Fish Hatchery (on left) and bear left at intersection
with USFS 475B, continuing on USFS 475. Pass the entrance to Cove Creek Group
Camp on right, and continue to the next parking area on the right.
This is the parking area to access the Daniel Ridge Loop Trail.
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