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Bent Creek Experimental Forest

4.3 (11 reviews)

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Amy S.

Three stars, and a certain phrase that I know that you know is going through my mind right now. You will read why in a minute. O.K., Bent's big brother is the Pisgah National Forest. There are over forty-four miles of trails for the masses. You can hike, bike, like (just kidding), seek prey on land and water, and ride on an equine's back at Bent. There is swimming and camping, too. There are three main trails for you to choose from. The signs at trailheads will let you know what you can expect ahead or behind. Pay attention to them. You can plan ahead by getting a map at their website. Speaking of signs, they should have one that says: "Watch out for bears, itchy hunters, bike pedalers, nature 'lovers', poop, feces, scat, and bowel movements." Bent is a bear sanctuary and, as the title of the forest denotes, an experimental area for the rangers. Some studies are more than eighty years old. Which means that if you unleash your dog within an unallowed time frame, you are harassing the bears and skewing data. White is not suggested as a main color choice on your person at Bent. Not personal- this was posted. You will look deerlike. Sorry, Nantucket. The scoop on the poop: Oh, you will step in it. It's everywhere. Throw any sense of cleanliness out the window. I stepped in poop and let everyone know. I was outraged. If you can invest in "North Face" and canines, well, you can invest in poop disposal bags. Mountain bikers are here. I do not suggest walking on paths that allow bikes with kids. Be aware of them. Most bikers are going at a standard pace, but downhill and midtwenty is a different story. The bathroom is a permanent Porta-Potty. No sink or sanitizer. Bring extra water for hand washing. When you are not worrying about poop or collisions, this place is sweet on the soul. Greenery and creekery surround you and take your cares away. It is peaceful on mini side trails and hard to get lost. Tours and programs can be arranged if you call ahead. If you want less poop or wide bike paths, the arboretum is right next door. If you want asphalt, the parkway is right there, too. If you want five stars, I am not there- yet. I believe in the power of truth, but I also strive for happiness in the form of additional visits. How to get there: If you entered the area with little cabins, turn around. The road to the park will be to your left upon leaving this area. It is a residential road with normal houses. It is easy to find. Just keep going until you see the sign.

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7 years ago

Lots of great trails. Some areas a bit crowded but down the road there are less busy places.

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10 years ago

Nice area for bike riding. Miles and miles of trails to follow. We had a great time out here on our mountain bikes.

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9 years ago

Lovely trails, peaceful with a handful of cyclists also out enjoying the trail. Lovely space.

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4.3(10 reviews)
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We really loved this climbing gym/bike park as a family, but ultimately the price had us cancelling…read moreour membership. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Facilities are amazing! We especially loved the bike park portion for our kid. At $160 a month for a family of 3 (since our 4th was free because she's under 4), we just couldn't afford it anymore. We asked if we could do a bike only membership, and they said they no longer offer them. I was also interested in the different groups they hosted (examples: homeschool groups, etc), but the group membership if I remember correctly was $160 per person just to be apart of groups. I really do wish they had something more all-inclusive at a better price, as well as just better prices all around. We were only able to go about once a week which just didn't make the high price tag worth it. We've been to similar climbing gyms for $100 a month for a family, so this was just too steep for our budget. I've heard from several other local families that have had the same experience. Hoping they make things more cost effective for future families to join!

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Bent Creek Experimental Forest - hiking - Updated May 2026

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