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BROWN MTN ORV TRAILHEAD

North Carolina Water availableRestrooms availableSource: usfs
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Morganton, NC

35.89743
-81.75559
Fee Required
Yes, drinking water is available from a hand pump
Vault toilet(s)

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The Brown Mountain OHV (off-highway vehicle) area, the only OHV area in the Pisgah National Forest, offers 34 miles of designated trails. Signs are located at the head of each trail section. A detailed map of the area is available for purchase. These tra

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

BROWN MOUNTAIN CUA ROADSIDE CAMPSITES
freecamp • 1.47 km
WILSON CREEK GORGE
swimming • 3.04 km
STEELE CREEK FALLS
swimming • 7.69 km
UPPER CREEK FALLS
swimming • 7.94 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Thu, Jan 15
25° / 34°
💨 18 mph • 🌧 6%
Fri, Jan 16
21° / 42°
💨 12 mph • 🌧 3%
Sat, Jan 17
30° / 49°
💨 8 mph • 🌧 23%
Sun, Jan 18
25° / 39°
💨 7 mph • 🌧 17%
Mon, Jan 19
25° / 45°
💨 10 mph • 🌧 1%

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