North Carolina trails

[OutlawXR4]

Hey, anybody rode in North Carolina, or know if they at least have a good trail system. I have the opportunity to move there to work with my uncle in his shop and on his race team (roadbikes). But, a big part of my decision depends on the quality of the trails down there. I know he lives in Rutherfordton, its right by the mountains. So I'm sure theres got to be something, but I'd like to know some more.

 

[James]

Brown Mountain is an excellent riding area but we don't have anything that compares to what I understand to be in Michigan.

What do you think Truespode?? (He is from Michigan)

 

[BJH]

Brown Mountain is enjoyable. It is tight and technical in most places. I live right next to Rutherfordton (Forest City)so give me a holler if you move down. Cherry Mountain and some other local trails and such are right here in town.
Also if you don't mind the drive...Hatfield and McCoys is a blast. There is also Cathy's Creek motocross park right here in town. Polk County motocross is nearby.
It may not be what you are used to in Michigan...but a good time can be had.

 

[BJH]

Here is the address for a description of Brown Mountain.
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/brown_mountain_orv.pdf

Hope you like dodging rocks, off camber turn with 50 foot cliff drop-offs, and the like :).

Hit trail 7 and pin it for a real white knuckler. ATV's are not allowed due to terrain :)

 

[70 marlin]

You CAN'T outlaw. I just find someone willing to ride the West Side @ a drop of the hat, and you want to move south? Well at least I'll know someone for a mid winter road trip / ride. Good luck!

 

[OutlawXR4]

Yeah, I'm not sure know. I did some searching last nite, the closest is Brown mountain, fair amount of trails but the other 3 places to ride are over a 100 miles away, and dont offer anywhere near the amount of possibilities as Michigan. Even though It would be nice to move somewhere thats pretty nice year round, I don't think I could give up our wonderful trail system.