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National Trails Day: Lake Whelchel Guided Mountain Bike Ride
In celebration of National Trails Day, join the Carolina Thread Trail Director, Bret Baronak, on a 7.5-mile guided mountain bike ride around Lake Whelchel. This trail is part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail which traces the route used by patriot militia during the Kings Mountain campaign of 1780. Today, the public is invited to hike and bike the scenic route both through the woods and around the lake.
Participants should bring their own mountain bike and be experienced riders who are able to tackle several steep climbs on a natural surface trail. We do not recommend this trail to anyone with a road or gravel bike.
Details:
- Course: 7.5 mile strenuous natural surface trail
- Time: Saturday, June 3 | 9 am -12 pm
- Parking Address: Approx. 338 Pleasant School Road Gaffney, SC 29341(1/4 mile past Lake Whelchel Dam) MAP
- Audience: 16+
- Pets not permitted for this experience.
We Provide:
- Experienced guided tour leaders
- First aid equipment
- Light snacks
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
You Should Wear/Bring:
- Mountain Bike (include drivetrain, brakes, tires) - gravel and road bikes not recommended
- Helmet and any additional protective gear
- Plenty of water (camelback recommended)
- mountain bike or athletic closed toe shoes
- Hat and sun protection
- Personal medical supplies (EpiPen, inhaler, etc.)
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We can't wait to see you!
Thank you for registering for the guided mountain bike ride at Overmountain Victory Trail - Lake Whelchel on June 3.
A detailed email will be sent to you the week of the program with additional important information. If you have any questions or are no longer able to attend this event, please email Carolina Thread Trail Director Bret Baronak at bret@carolinathreadrail.org.