Lake Powhatan – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bad Fork Valley Overlook
Lake Powhatan – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bad Fork Valley Overlook
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Lake Powhatan – Bent Creek Experimental Forest loop from Bad Fork Valley Overlook
02:02
21.8km
500m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Blue Ridge Parkway
Pisgah National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
27 m
Bad Fork Valley Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
14.4 km
Lake Powhatan
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
17.0 km
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
21.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.8 km
1.22 km
723 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
12.2 km
7.86 km
1.22 km
587 m
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Lowest point (650 m)
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