Cycle Old Fort Mountain, North Carolina

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While the trail is only 3.6 miles one way (plus another 1/2 mile from the parking area), it climbs 900 feet in elevation from Old Fort to Ridgecrest (near Black Mountain). Begin at the Old Fort entrance to bike the uphill portion first (even, gentle climb), then you can coast down on your bicycle as your reward. It's an eight mile roundtrip from the Pisgah Forest picnic area parking. There are few signs directing you to the Point Lookout Trail, so we've included plenty of details for you here. Parking is available at the Pisgah National Forest picnic area near Old Fort from May through October. It's about 1/2 mile ride to the start of the trail. The picnic area has primitive restrooms. There are no other facilities along or near the trail. During the other months, parking is available at the Old Fort Depot (3 miles away) or Andrews Geyser Park (2 miles away). See photos below for more details. About two miles up the trail is Point Lookout with a beautiful view. Just past the overlook, you will cross the railroad and have a great view of one of the tunnels. Do not attempt to get on the railroad tracks! If you park at the Pisgah Forest picnic area, you can easily extend your bike ride by riding out to Andrews Geyser (4 miles roundtrip). Or you can ride into Ridgecrest and to Black Mountain at the other end.

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