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Dark Green Motorsports
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Dark Green Electricross |
| Last Known Status | Destroyed |
The was the first electric motocross track in the United States but appears to be closed but if you know better than send us an e-mail and we will update this listing. Track was only open to electric bikes, and helmets, gloves and goggles were available for rent for a small fee.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | electric bikes only |
 Four Wheelers | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | MX Track |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
MX TRACK 
| Features | Public |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($10.00 per rider) electric bike rentals - $35/hour |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Penrose, NC | ||
| Address | 234 Jeter Mountain Road, Penrose, NC 28766 | ||
| From: Hendersonville, NC
1) Take I-26 to exit 18B 2) Merge onto US-64 west, continue about 15 miles 3) Turn left (south) on Crab Creek Road, continue 1.1 miles 4) Turn left (east) on Jeter Mountain Road. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Dark Green Motorsports Track Photo
Photo Submitted 12/15/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 100 acres | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 2100 to 2200 ft. | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Steep Hills |  None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps |  Some | |
| Berms |  All | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Texaco (828) 877-3430 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Texaco (828) 877-3430 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Davidson River Campground (828) 862-5960 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Cascade Lake Recreation Area and Campground (828) 877-4475 or (828) 877-6625 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Cascade Lake Recreation Area and Campground (828) 877-4475 or (828) 877-6625 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Davidson River Campground (828) 862-5960 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Texaco (828) 877-3430 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS