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Grogan Creek Falls – Whaleback Falls loop from Brevard

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Grogan Creek Falls – Whaleback Falls loop from Brevard

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Grogan Creek Falls – Whaleback Falls loop from Brevard

05:24

57.6km

1,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 322 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.5 km

Grogan Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Grogan Creek Falls is one of many different falls that can be accessed via the Cat Gap Loop Trail. These particular falls are a collection of cascades, and are found on the Butter Gap Trail of the Cat Gap Loop.

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29.7 km

Whaleback Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Whaleback Falls is in Pisgah National Forest and is a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole into a tranquil bend of the Davidson River. It is a great place to take a quick dip to cool off during a long ride.

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29.8 km

Whaleback Falls and Swimming Hole on the Davidson River

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The Davidson River flows through the Cove Creek area of Pisgah National Forest and creates several cascading rapids and waterfalls. Whaleback Falls and the swimming area can be easily accessed …

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46.5 km

Burl Mountain

Highlight • Summit

The highpoint at Bracken Preserve, Burl Mountain, rests at 3,517 feet. There is a trail starting in the preserve that travels to the summit. Only non-motorized bikes and foot-traffic are allowed on the trails.

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54.1 km

Bracken Preserve Trail

Highlight • Trail

The city of Brevard owns and maintains the trails at Bracken Preserve. The preserve is home to a variety of plants and animals, and the trails are for non-motorized use …

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55.6 km

Brevard Music Center Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake, located on the grounds of the Brevard Music Center campus, is a beautiful and natural Blue Ridge Mountain setting where you will often see students relaxing in the …

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57.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

17.3 km

9.05 km

4.23 km

877 m

207 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

15.5 km

10.5 km

7.48 km

3.21 km

434 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

29°C

19°C

59 %

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Grogan Creek Falls – Whaleback Falls loop from Brevard

Grogan Creek Falls

Whaleback Falls

Whaleback Falls and Swimming Hole on the Davidson River

Burl Mountain

Bracken Preserve Trail

Brevard Music Center Lake

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