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North Carolina
Henderson County

Lake Powhatan – Lake Powhatan loop from North Fork Mills River

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
North Carolina
Henderson County

Lake Powhatan – Lake Powhatan loop from North Fork Mills River

Hard

4.5

(9428)

19,765

riders

Lake Powhatan – Lake Powhatan loop from North Fork Mills River

03:25

35.7km

810m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 199 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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17.1 km

Explorer Loop trail

Highlight • Bridge

The Explorer Loop is a single track trail located in the Bent Creek area of Pisgah National Forest. The trail is heavily used by mountain bikers and has small bridges, …

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2

18.6 km

Lake Powhatan

Highlight • Lake

Only 10 minutes away from downtown Asheville, Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground is an easy getaway for those looking for a mountain experience. There is beach access, bathrooms, campsites, adequate parking, and lots of trail access.

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19.1 km

Lake Powhatan

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy picnics, a mountain beach for swimming, and a pier for trout fishing. Explore beginner-friendly trails around the lake, like Deerfield Loop and Explorer Loop.

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4

21.6 km

Bent Creek Experimental Forest

Highlight • Forest

Bent Creek Experimental Forest contains a variety of rides, from family-friendly after-dinner outings to epic, multi-day bikepacking link-ups with other trails in Pisgah National Forest. For the most part you'll …

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35.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

9.05 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

9.90 km

8.35 km

973 m

599 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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14°C

52 %

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