Bent Creek Trails

Bent Creek Trail Map, Pisgah National Forest

Today we hiked in the Lake Powhatan area of the Pisgah National Forest. We discovered that there are many great trails that loop around and from each other - so you can add as much milage as you wish for your trek for the day.

Our friends Gail and Broc joined us, so we had fun conversation throughout the hike. The trails are very popular with dog owners and mountain bikers - and they were out there! Broc kept surveying the trails and got jazzed thinking about being on his own bike sometime in the future.

We ended up hiking about 5 1/2 miles in 2 hours. Not too shabby! The terrain changed up nicely, some good steep inclines and declines with gentler ascents and descents mixed in. Kept us up at a good cardio level without stressing us. I know I could do faster and want to go back after I get some jogging miles under my belt so I can try some trail running. I know, who'da thunk?!