The Black Mountain Trailhead
This is perhaps the most popular area within Pisgah National Forest: for mountain bikers, hikers, fishermen, naturalists, photographers, and tourists alike. This is the quintessential National Forest recreation area, with a wide range of attractions that will delight any type of visitor. Being so close to a good highway, and to town, this area is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors but also likes being close to the amenities of the modern world. However, some of Pisgah’s greatest backcountry and wilderness areas can be accessed from this area as well.
Mountain Biking along US 276 in the Davidson River Area
The vast majority of people who venture into this section of the forest stick to a narrow corridor right along this major thoroughfare. As soon as one ventures off the major roads and into the woods, the hustle and bustle is soon left behind, and solitude once again reigns. There are more than enough trails and gravel roads in this area to take up a day of riding. You can most likely stay busy for several days exploring the mountains here.
Trails in the Davidson River Area
These trails are generally similar to those found elsewhere in Pisgah National Forest. They are rockier, steeper, and more challenging than those at Dupont. Many trails follow old road or railroad beds and have significant erosion problems. Others climb high mountain ridges and are true singletrack treads.
