The Classic Laurel Mountain / Pilot Rock Loop
Jody and I went on a killer ride today. Starting at North Mills River Campground->1206->Laurel Mountain Trail->Pilot Rock Connector->Pilot Rock Trail->1206 back to NMRC.
The pace was quick at times, the pace was slow at times. We raced a little and took in the views a lot. Laurel/Pilot is one of the very best loops in Pisgah. We were there to have a good time, and that goal was accomplished.
Jody ON Laurel Mountain trail:
Jody OFF Laurel Mountain trail:
New camera fun at the top of Pilot:
Jody cleaned every switchback going down Pilot Rock today.
After shooting that video it took me about 5 seconds to put my camera away and to start pedaling. I had to work FREAKIN' HARD to catch him! Jody's got downhillin' skills! I finally realed him in just before the overlook:
I cleaned the Hum-Vee rock garden for the first time in a while and after that was pretty much done. My hands were hurting pretty bad. My hands hurt and Jody's time limit was approaching so we decided, at the intersection with no name road, to head on down to 1206 rather than go and do the slate rock loop. The climb back up to Yellow Gap was as hard as ever but I got into a good areo-tuck and must have hit 30mph on the downhill heading back to NMRC. What a great way to end a 20 mile ride, with a 3 mile gravel road descent...Fun day on classic Pisgah trails. I must have done this loop... 40 or 50 times now and it never gets old.
Great ride, thanks for the company and filmaking. (Comment this)
I just found this blog. Nice work!! Keep it up. (Comment this)
just stumbled across your blog - nice work! Just so happens me and five other guys are coming to ride your neck of the woods. We were down last year in late March/April from Ottawa, Ontario (CANADA) and were blown away with the incredible riding. So we're coming back for more! Any suggestions for trails we need to ride? We've done Laurel and Trace last time. Rode Tsali, but won't be going back - too much fun stuff in the Psigah area. (Comment this)