Post by samandbonnie on Nov 23, 2011 8:08:39 GMT -5
This popular trail system offers about 34 miles of marked and maintained OHV and single-track trails with challenges ranging from easy to difficult.
The main entrance road is RV accessible and the staging area offers ample parking opportunities. Primitive camping is permitted but the area is very busy during the weekends.
Interestingly, nearby Brown Mountain has a mysterious reputation for unexplained light orbs which have been reported on moonless nights.
A 34 mile trail system for ATVs, trail bikes and 4 wheel drive vehicles.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: 24 hours during open season.
Fees A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Permit Info: A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Open Season: April 1 - January 1
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Children under 8 may not operate ATV's or motorcycles. Children under age 12 may not operate any ATV 70cc or larger. Children under age 16 may not operate any ATV 90cc or larger. Operators under 16 must be under the supervision of a person over 18 years of age.
Helmets and eye protection are mandatory. No passengers allowed on ATV's, unless they are designed by manufacturer to carry passengers. Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on designated Forest Service roads. Alcohol is prohibited on the trail system and in the dispersed camping areas.
Spark arresters, mufflers, and brakes are required for all motorized vehicles.
Closest Towns: Morganton and Lenoir
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault
The main entrance road is RV accessible and the staging area offers ample parking opportunities. Primitive camping is permitted but the area is very busy during the weekends.
Interestingly, nearby Brown Mountain has a mysterious reputation for unexplained light orbs which have been reported on moonless nights.
A 34 mile trail system for ATVs, trail bikes and 4 wheel drive vehicles.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: 24 hours during open season.
Fees A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Permit Info: A trail pass is required to ride the trails. Fees are $5/day or $30 for a season pass. Passes can be purchased from local vendors. Contact Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144 for a list of vendors. Passes must be prominently displayed on vehicle at all times while on the trails.
Open Season: April 1 - January 1
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Children under 8 may not operate ATV's or motorcycles. Children under age 12 may not operate any ATV 70cc or larger. Children under age 16 may not operate any ATV 90cc or larger. Operators under 16 must be under the supervision of a person over 18 years of age.
Helmets and eye protection are mandatory. No passengers allowed on ATV's, unless they are designed by manufacturer to carry passengers. Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on designated Forest Service roads. Alcohol is prohibited on the trail system and in the dispersed camping areas.
Spark arresters, mufflers, and brakes are required for all motorized vehicles.
Closest Towns: Morganton and Lenoir
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault