Greenbrier River Trail

 Greenbrier River Trail

July 10 - 12, 2023 (2 nights)

2023 Bag Nights: 7

With Chris, Will and Brock

We had big plans to ride to the end of the trail over a couple days (about 75 miles), stay in on the cabins in the state park and then ride back. Will was probably the only person who was actually up to the plan, the rest of us ran into the problems of sore asses and tired legs from not enough time on a bike. So, our plans changed.

Almost ready to roll

The trail is a really nice ride

Lots of flowers along the trail

There are views of the river, but a lot the trail is well away from the river.

We ended up riding about 30 miles the first day with a side trip to get beer for camp.

Day 2

Some of the crew were hoping for breakfast in Seebert, the thought was is wasn't too far from camp (about 15 miles). But everyone was moving a lot slower today so it took a long time and then there wasn't any breakfast. 

First tunnel on the trail (Droop Mountain)

The tunnel is long enough to need a headlamp in the middle.

We got to Marlington for lunch and decided that there was no way we were going to make it another 25 miles to Cass State Park for our reservation. I probably would have abandoned the reservation and just had a shorter day, but the decision was made to figure out how to retrieve the truck and drive up to Cass. We were able to rent a car from the local Chevy dealer and fetch the truck. Then up to Snowshoe Ski Resort for dinner and then the reserved cabin. 

Cabin/house at Cass State Park

It didn't make sense to ride anymore, so we called it quits and headed home. Not what we planned, but a fun couple of days. Note to self, spend more time on the bike before planning a 150 mile bike trip. 

North Carolina Bike Trip

5/9 - 5/12/22 (2 nights on the trail)

2022 Bag Nights: 3

Bikepacking with Will, Chris and Jesse

All cell phone photos

Started at Oscar Blues in Brevard

Almost ready

We stopped for a couple more at Upcountry on our way out of town

And then up FR 471 (~1300' up and over)

Next day, down to Davidson Rd to Headwaters Rd with a stop to check out Slick Rock Falls

Only seen Sweetshrub in Big South Fork

A glimpse of Looking Glass Rock

I don't see a lot of Flame Azaleas

Then up to the Pink Beds and across Yellow Gap Rd.

Took a short hike to check out the view from the Pilot Cove Loop. Well, it was supposed to be short, but we missed a turn and ended up hiking the whole loop. So we ended up hiking about 3ish miles vs 1 mile. 

The view was worth it

And then evidently I was too tired to take anymore photos for the rest of the trip. We camped that night next to the North Mills River and then rode Wash Creek Rd to Bent Creek Rd where we had left a car. And then to an AirBNB near Asheville for the night.