Lake Julia spillway – Grassy Creek loop from Fawn Lake Parking Area

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North Carolina

Transylvania County

Lake Julia spillway – Grassy Creek loop from Fawn Lake Parking Area

Moderate

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(7990)

13,151

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Lake Julia spillway – Grassy Creek loop from Fawn Lake Parking Area

02:47

26.2km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.17 km

Lake Julia spillway

Highlight • Waterfall

The Lake Julia spillway is at the northern end of the lake. You can see the creek feeding the reservoir here, or you can bike down the road a little further to the dam at the southern end.

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Hickory Mountain

Peak

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Lake Imaging

Highlight • Lake

Lake Imaging is a small lake within Dupont State Forest with a small fishing dock. It can be a good spot to sit and take a rest along your ride. You may just spot some wildlife around the water.

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19.4 km

The Grassy Creek Falls in DuPont Forest are one of the more secluded waterfalls. There is a spur trail off of one of the main access roads in the forest called Grassy Creek Falls Trail that goes to the edge of the long, sloping falls.

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Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Highlight • Bridge

The Covered Bridge in DuPont State Forest spans the Little River atop High Falls and is accessible via a short, gently-graded trail just 0.5 miles from the High Falls access area. It is a popular spot in the forest and often has visitors taking photos in front of the bridge.

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24.0 km

Airstrip Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gem for bikers, it boasts a well-groomed singletrack with switchbacks and clear sightlines. Suitable for advanced beginners, its "Difficult" rating comes from narrow paths, elevation change, and tight turns.

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