BENT CREEK
Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails make Bent Creek the go-to spot for Asheville locals looking to get in some fun , flowy miles during the workweek or on weekends . Whether looking for long gravel routes for training or seeking out steep technical terrain , riders will find a good mix of both at Bent Creek . The most popular downhill trails include Green ’ s Lick , Ingles Field Gap , and Lower Sidehill . We recommend making the climb to Five Points and checking out the three options available from there . We guarantee you can ’ t really go wrong no matter which way you go from there . Riders looking to branch out beyond the 30-miles of trails in Bent Creek can link up with other trail systems in Pisgah National Forest by heading out over the Bent Creek Gap Road — an old forest service road — for some long-distance adventure rides into Mills River Recreation Area of Pisgah National Forest .
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