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    Bracken Preserve

    4.0 (1 review)

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    The Bike Farm

    The Bike Farm

    4.7
    (23 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Met with Cypress for a skills lesson, very knowledgeable and a very good teacher, was excellent at…read morereviewing the taught skills and breaking down and correcting the issues. Went for a ride after the skills and he knew the trails needed to practice the skills. Day 2 took a guided tour lead by Will, again an excellent part of the Bike Farm team, took us out to DuPont and shows us some amazing trails, even had chocolate chip cookies after the ride. I highly recommend The Bike Farm for all levels of riders. Thanks JP

    Escaped to the mountains from Florida, work and all the crazy of the world for a few days…read more... to find The Bike Farm and we couldn't be happier. Guided Rides - Our guide Josh managed to make it all work perfect; for a mom who is truly a mountain biking beginner, the dad who seems to be able to handle anything and the son who really enjoys a challenge. My point is, they happily accommodate all skills levels. Rental Bike options - it's only first class here with beautifully equipped new Yeti bikes, you will leave wanting one of these babies for sure! Plenty of choices for all rider types/sizes/etc... Location - The Bike Farm is easy to find just outside Asheville proper then a short trip to unbelievable trail options. Your guide will discuss what you want to do, then plan the route accordingly. We originally chose one day then added a second because we just couldn't get enough. If we could have stayed longer, we definitely would have. We took this trip to have an escape and enjoy the outdoors and couldn't be happier that we chose The Bike Farm. When we return to NC, without a doubt we will book again.

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    The Bike Farm
    The Bike Farm
    The Bike Farm

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    The Hub and Pisgah Tavern

    The Hub and Pisgah Tavern

    4.5
    (84 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Free bike wash! Wash has soap, water, tools, and a scrubber. Who doesn't love that? 10/10read more

    Tricky thing - The Hub, where my family and I have been avid community supporters for a decade,…read more*blocked me* from commenting on their social media channels. Why? After... how many purchased bikes? Lots of bike parts. Rentals. Service. Soooo many beers. Well, I was being honest. Sharing verifiable content about a tale as old as time. It goes as follows: Someone ImPoRtAnT buys a small business in a small town. Someone wants sales and profits. Someone obliterates the very thing that made the business remotely profitable, thereby destroying cultural profitability, and leaning oh-so-heavily on tourism. And, thus, a small business (that still had profitable potential without losing its small business, local status) fires or loses its longtime employees - Those with relationships in the community. Homes. Families. Speciality knowledge in an industry. And, everyone who used to go to "the hub" as an actual hub of likeminded community members... stop going. All their friends are gone. All the beer prices went up. New people are kind of irksome and a little shifty. But, wait. It gets better. Then, they silence those community members (me) who call them out on it on social media. Don't worry, I got a personal phone call from an 843 number. Someone telling me they were blocking my comments. Thanks. So, you. Human. If you're thinking of going to The Hub because you heard it was the place to go? It is not. It was. It is no longer. It died a corporate death. The Hub: You think you can silence community members? Is my female voice too shrill? Am I making too much noise? Good. Block me. Block all of us. Keep us quiet so you can pay influencers on social media to show how cool it is there. Like an REI by the forest. E-bikes and all. Not a local in sight. Reputation management is not silencing your initial core audience group, one by one. But, by all means, give it a try. I'll watch.

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    The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
    Nice lightweight aluminum cups for enjoying a beer out on their patio.
    Nice lightweight aluminum cups for enjoying a beer out on their patio.
    Spotted some really good doggos that day

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    Spotted some really good doggos that day
    Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures

    Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    26.8 mi

    I recently took a week long trip to Brevard, NC with the hopes to hit as many bike trails in Pisgah…read moreand DuPont that I could. I happened across Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures while searching the area on Google maps. Being new to the sport and mostly riding solo I thought it'd be a good idea to have a local guide show me the more challenging terrain. Luke contacted me before our ride to get an idea of what I might like so he could choose a route for us. We hit some of black mountain, Avery Creek, and Bennett Gap trails. Challenging climbs, steep descents, and chunky flow. We did about 18 miles with 3700' of climbing. Luke did a great job of giving me the proper introduction to Pisgah mountain biking. I went on to ride the rest of the week in the area with more confidence thanks to my decision to use PMBA. Thanks Luke and Chris!

    Customer service is 10/10. Bill is a super kind guy that goes out of his way not only to make sure…read moreyou feel comfortable, but he goes above and beyond to ensure that you have the best experience. He knew we were coming from out of town so he emailed me a list of places to visit, which he didn't have to do! He also knew we were new to mountain biking so he made sure to teach us techniques until we were fully comfortable. Our mountain biking abilities improved drastically because of Bill. He suggested easy trails versus hard trails to make sure we were always enjoying our ride. He took us to see cascading waterfalls and even showed us secret trails to get us behind the waterfall! As if that wasn't enough he packed snacks for he, provided lunch, and came fully prepared with all of the gear that we need. I would absolutely recommend taking a tour with Bill. We will be back!

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    Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures
    Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures

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    Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails

    Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails

    4.4
    (14 reviews)
    61.5 mi

    There are 14 miles of trails, "fast and flowing, with rolling dips & berms, and only a few…read moretechnical areas. They take you along the shores & hills beside Lake Chatuge." The main central loop is considered "easy and nearly level." All lies and I was on foot! After stumbling over tree roots and trudging through dead leaves & mud I soon realized, I don't like hiking. I like nature walks! Pretty, paved, moderate, you get my drift. That being said, Jackrabbit Mountain Trails are lovely! Parking is free. There are pit toilets, maps & information, air pumps & tools. There's a hose to rinse off and a grassy field with picnic tables & grills by the lake. The trail was created for bikers in so I walked alone as they politely zoomed past. The trails are well-worn so you won't get lost and there are colored stickers on the trees every mile or so. There are no benches to stop and rest. But there are educational signs on trees and plants. I met the sassy 'Sassafrass,' the 'Oriental Bittersweet Plant' (which really needs to stop threatening the others), and the beautiful, slow growing, long lived 'White Oak' which can reach 135 feet! Because it was Fall, I couldn't take my eyes off of the trees. I've never seen such brilliant colors! The beautiful golden yellows, bronze and burnt orange leaves were really breathtaking. Then I saw the peaceful, still waters of Lake Chatuge and fell in love! Of course a loud boat sped past and messed up all that tranquility but it was still worth it. I'll return and I'll bring my bike!

    Great spot! We hiked 6 miles of wonderfully shaded, easily walkable trails. Would love to plan a…read moreboys trip for mountain bike riding.

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    The Naked Trefoil really ought to put some clothes on.This is a PG trail!
    The Naked Trefoil really ought to put some clothes on.This is a PG trail!
    Maps so you don't get lost
    Maps so you don't get lost
    Panoramic view at the SABA (sp?) lake loop

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    Panoramic view at the SABA (sp?) lake loop

    Bracken Preserve - hiking - Updated August 2026

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