Best Rides in the Coleman Boundary Area

Staire Creek (Big Ivy North Tour)

7.3mi, More Difficult

  • Climbing: Climbs Moderately
  • Tread Condition: Climbs Moderately

Travels through a very scenic, lush forest with huge trees. This ride has a steep gravel road climb, gravel road cruising, many streams, cascades and waterfalls including Walker Falls, a very steep, technical singletrack downhill, and a cave. A remote, rugged area surrounds the ride.

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Douglas Falls (Big Ivy South Tour)

8.9mi, More Difficult

  • Climbing: Climbs Moderately
  • Tread Condition: Climbs Moderately

Leisurely gravel road cruising through lush forests with cascading streams brings you to the Douglas Falls trail, a 1/2 mile hike to a 60-foot, free-falling waterfall. Return on a less-traveled gravel road and pick up a little-used, steep, technical downhill for a fun finish.

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Big Ivy Tour (Coleman Boundary)

16.2mi, Most Difficult

  • Climbing: Climbs Steeply
  • Tread Condition: Climbs Steeply

The best way to explore the area, this long, spectacular ride combines the Staire Creek and Douglas Falls rides above into one great "figure 8" loop.

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Coleman Boundary Area

Pisgah National Forest Trailheads