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Wesley Branch Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Bent Creek Experimental Forest
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“A moderate half-mile trail to Bent Creek Rd. and back to the Baker Exhibit Center passing a bench overlooking the creek. ”

Ryan Spr
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Miles

0.6

KM

90%

Runnable

2,166' 660 m

High

2,042' 622 m

Low

124' 38 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

The North Carolina Arboretum charges a $14 parking fee. Also offers a 50% discount on personal vehicle parking ($7) on the first Tuesday of every month.

Spring/Summer Property Hours:
April – October
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (entrance gate closes at 8 p.m.)

Fall/Winter Property Hours:
November – March
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (entrance gate closes at 6 p.m.)

Runner Notes

Trail is not conducive to running. However, did see a runner on Hard Times Road, which is the halfway point of the trail.

Description

This trail connects Bent Creek Road near its intersection with the Old Mill Trail to the Natural Garden Trail and the main garden area, passing through a rhododendron thicket. Follow this beautiful wooded trail as it climbs through diverse terrain that includes short, rocky climbs and bermed singletrack.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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  4.0 from 1 vote

#12

in Bent Creek Experimental Forest

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View of the Bent Creek along the trail
Sep 30, 2018 near Bent Creek, NC
Looking east along the trail
Sep 30, 2018 near Bent Creek, NC
View of the Wesley Branch Trail from the Bent Creek Road
Sep 30, 2018 near Bent Creek, NC

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