| Alt Names |
Brown Mountain ORV Area, Brown Mountain Orv, Brown Mountain OHV, Brown Mountain Atv Trails, Brown Mountain OHV Area, Brown Mountian OHV Area, Brown Mountain ATV Trails, Brown Mountain Park, Pisgah National Forest, Parks Creek, Carroll Creek, Brown Mountain Ridge, Pearcey Creek, Brown Mountain Orv Park |
| DESCRIPTION |
This popular trail system offers 34 miles of well-marked and maintained OHV and single-track trails ranging from easy to difficult. The main entrance road is RV accessible and the staging area offers ample parking opportunities. Primitive camping is allowed however the area is very busy during the weekends. Interestingly, nearby Brown Mountain has a mysterious reputation as unexplained light orbs have been reported on moonless nights.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Collettsville, NC |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 35º 53.379' W 81º 44.222' |
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From: Hickory, NC
1) Take US-321 north towards the town of Lenoir, about 17 miles
2) Turn left (south) on N. Main St., continue .3 miles
3) Turn right (west) on SR-90, continue about about 9 miles
4) Turn left (south) on Adako Rd., continue about 4 miles
5) Turn right on FS 299. Continue towards the staging area |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
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| Dates Open |
April 1 - January 1 |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
Yes ($5.00 per rider)
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| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $5.00
RV: $5.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Pisgah National Forest - Grandfather Ranger District
109 East Lawing Dr
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-2144
(828) 257-4200
www.cs.unca.edu
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
13 |
| Miles Of Trail |
34 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1100 to 2500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Single Track |
 Some |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| GPS POINTS |
 N 35º 53.984' W 81º 45.135' Trail 9 N 35º 54.403' W 81º 45.252' Trail 1- N 35º 53.930' W 81º 45.392' Trail 1
- N 35º 55.340' W 81º 45.051' Trail 1
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Collettsville, NC |
| Gasoline |
Collettsville, NC |
| Diesel |
Collettsville, NC |
| Water |
Collettsville, NC |
| RV Hookup |
Collettsville, NC |
| RV Disposal |
Collettsville, NC |
| Campground |
Collettsville, NC |
| Conv Store |
Collettsville, NC |
| Swim Area |
Collettsville, NC |
| Water Body |
Collettsville, NC |
| Boat Ramp |
Collettsville, NC |
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