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Brown Mountain OHV Trails
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Alt Names Brown Mountain ORV Area, Brown Mountain ATV Trails, Brown Mountain Park, Pisgah National Forest, Parks Creek, Carroll Creek, Brown Mountain Ridge, Pearcey Creek, Lenoir
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION

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.



***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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
Land Type Public
QUALITY
Rating Rating    
Recommended Stay Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Dates Open April 1 - January 1
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit
Night Riding
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes
ATVs Some Areas
UTVs Some Areas
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Law Enforcement
FEES
Parking Fee ($0.00)
Entry Fee ($0.00)
Riding Fee Yes ($5.00 per rider)
Camping Fee Yes
Tent: $5.00
RV: $5.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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
TERRAIN
Square Miles 13
Miles Of Trail 34
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 1100 to 2500 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard Pack The trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
Sand This trail has little sandy areas.Little
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has some rocks.Some some very technical rock climbs
Trees The trail has many trees.Many
Steep Hills This trail has few steep hills.Few
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few
Small Jumps This trail has few small jumps.Few
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel Pits This vacant land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This vacant land has some single track trails.Some
Roads This vacant land has some roads.Some
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The vacant land has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
Shade This vacant land has many shaded areas.Many
Ranges/Gunfire This vacant land has no shooting ranges or gunfire.None
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards are marked)
Novice Terrain This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This trail has some expert terrain.Some some very technical and rocky 4x4 trails
GPS POINTS

  • Trail 9 N 35º 53.984'  W 81º 45.135'  Trail 9
  • Trail 1 N 35º 54.403'  W 81º 45.252'  Trail 1
  • Trail 1 N 35º 53.930'  W 81º 45.392'  Trail 1
  • Trail 1 N 35º 55.340'  W 81º 45.051'  Trail 1
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 5-20 Miles (SE) Caldwell Memorial Hospital, 321 Mulberry Street Southwest, Lenoir, NC (828) 757-5100
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (NW) Hoyle's Grocery Store 4295 Collettsville Road, Collettsville, NC (828) 754-9718
Diesel Collettsville, NC
Water Collettsville, NC
RV Hookup 1-5 Miles (S) Brown Mountain Beach Campground
RV Disposal 1-5 Miles (S) Brown Mountain Beach Campground
Campground 1-5 Miles (S) Brown Mountain Beach Campground 6785 Brown Mountain Beach Road, Lenoir, NC (828) 758-4257
Conv Store 1-5 Miles (NW) Wilson Creek Trading Post 7879 Brown Mountain Beach Road, Collettsville, NC (828) 758-1857
Swim Area 1-5 Miles (S) Brown Mountain Beach Campground
Water Body Collettsville, NC
Boat Ramp Collettsville, NC

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