Pisgah MTB Trails -The Perfect Introduction- Lower Black Mountain has the FLOW! -Brevard, NC

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Have you made it out to Pisgah yet? What was your first trail ride there? Would you suggest lower black mountain for a rider looking to break into Pisgah level trails? Let me know in the comments below!

[@SouthernSender]

Lower black WAS my first trail ever in Pisgah! What an amazing first trail it was as well!

[@ACBYT]

My first ride in Pisgah started with Upper Laurel + Pilot Rock and ended with the full Black Mountain, so I knew what I was up against in the first 10 minutes

[@FoCoFlowShow]

My first “Pisgah” ride was Bent Creek - up to GreensLick and down Inglefield and Wolf.... I’d say that’s slightly easier as An intro to Pisgah but you can’t go wrong with Lower black either

[@charliehicks2554]

Great job on another quality video. I’ll go ahead and say it: this is my favorite that you’ve made. Will be up there to ride it someday. Cheers! 🤘

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

@@charliehicks2554 Thanks so much for the words of encouragement and support mate! Lemme know when you do make the visit and I would love to show ya around!

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

nice! yeah, i'd say lower black is a good introduction to Pisgah 🤘

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Thanks mate! Hope you have a good birthday dudeski! Good luck on the drop!

[@glbcpa]

Just returned to Dallas from a family reunion in Pisgah Forest. Rode exactly the trail you described. Rented a bike from The Hub for a cousin who wanted to try mountain biking. The climb up Thrift Cove was tough but the Lower Black was incredible. Cousin had a bad spill but not much damage and he is now hooked. One thing you cannot capture on video is the steepness of the trail. To anyone who is thinking about it, it is a challenging steep, black trail that is very doable. Thanks for the excellent video!!

[@Bringinheat]

You are lucky to live around there. We were just there a few weeks back....MTB heaven!!

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Come back and shred soon!

[@snat6299]

Enjoyed your video, got to do middle to lower black and Bennett this week and had a blast! Hope to see you on the trails someday FL native now in the mountains

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

That’s a sick route! You hit some of the best stuff right out the gate

[@SemiSendy]

"Mister Thumbnail" I love it! Great episode, Caleb! Lower Black really is the perfect intro.

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

😂 Still waiting for Collins smart ass response on this episode

[@kfivemtb]

Glad to see Mr Canada 🇨🇦 is back in action! I got talked into Farlow Gap for my 1st Pisgah ride! I haven’t been able to sleep since then😜😜😜

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Gah that sounds rough!!! Hit windrock today for the first time and you better believe a video will be coming soon!

[@Tortfeasor40]

My first time at Pisgah I did full black mountain down from the top of club gap. Your recommendation of just doing lower is definitely better for a first timer.

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I shuttled it with some friends but still had to do the horrendous hike a bike sections on the upper section and yeah it was rough lol

[@Tortfeasor40]

@@MtbFrequentFlyer yeah the hike a bike sections were worse than the whole climb up the gravel road

[@SingletrackScene]

Love to ride here! Great edit!

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Thanks mate! Pisgah is the main reason I made the move from Atl to Avl

[@tiagoweyne6661]

Great stuff, thanks for your video.

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it mate! 🤟🚲🦅

[@thegt3clickcrash329]

Looks like a really tight trail

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Some fun single track for sure!!

[@cantwheelie_rob]

Those edits are killer bro!! Great fking job!!! 🔥💯

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Thanks so much my man!

[@greenbikemike4805]

Ha just dislocated my shoulder yesterday on Upper Black on part of the old section just before the new

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Damn bud sorry to hear that! Hope you get back to shredding soon!

[@DMMTB]

Looks like a super fun trail Caleb 🤘🏼

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Had a blast and I’m sure you will too!

[@DMMTB]

@@MtbFrequentFlyer it’s a long way from Sydney Australia but who knows 1day 😁

[@DescentAtBest]

Thanks for this! I've not been to Pisgah and mostly because so many people are acting like it's leaps and bounds harder than everything else. This trail looks super fun and definitely with some challenge but not crazy.

[@SouthernSender]

It's really not that much more intense than normal trails. There are some big moves on a few trails that give them there higher trail rating but most of the trails are nice and flowy

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Glad I was able to tempt ya to get out there and ride! This one has tons of flow so if that’s your jam you will love it!

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

For sure most people get scared off by the reputation

[@mrsmith326]

It may depend on where you’re coming from also. It’s definitely steeper than most of my local stuff but it’s not ridiculously steep or technical. It’s fun but will up your game a bit if you’re used to more XC style trails

[@snat6299]

Definitely a lot more climbs and rough terrain if you choose other trails besides lower black.

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Sold! I'm going this weekend

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Maybe I’ll see ya out there shredding! Have fun and send er bud!

[@330_Crew]

Nice. My first time at Pisgah I hit lower back but caught it by combining Sycamore Cove>Thrift Cove>Lower Black. Your cinematography is on point. Subscribed.

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Thanks mate! Glad to have you along for future adventures 🤟 Sycamore is definitely worth a rip!!

[@nolanswoap7355]

4:54 nice roost

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Thanks bud

[@trailaction395]

I rode this trail when i went to pisgah. Its so fast and then chunky at the end

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

That’s exactly how I describe it to people too!

[@roanmang]

If this is the most beginner friendly pisgah descent what’s the next step up? Kitsuma?

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I would suggest spencer and fletcher in mills river or trace ridge is also a good option!

[@neuregel]

i wish you guys that do these videos would make it a point to point out where you started

[@zoomzoomvroom]

I’ve been there!

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Prove it!

I thought Black Mountain was Closed for rerouting?

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

The middle section is what is getting rerouted I think... Pretty sure lower is staying the same.

[@rossroyce2258]

What type of drone do you have? And did it survive that crash??

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I had a DJI mini 2 for this edit and it survived the crash but got stolen a week later 💩 ended up getting the air 2 and love it

[@rossroyce2258]

@@MtbFrequentFlyer It took great aerial videos then, sorry it got stolen. You have good cinematography skills, bet it takes awhile to edit the videos

[@yipyipyip]

This is an amazing trail Don't let the GoPro affect fool you it's not gnarly but it can be super fast, like mock chicken fast if you're ready to let the brakes go

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Trying to keep up with Collin definitely involved letting go of the chicken sticks 😂 For sure go pro effect is the worst nemesis of the MTB KZbinr lol

[@jacobcroyle7758]

So If i wanted to do that trail, what do I need to put in my gps to get to that parking lot? As large as pisgah is I dont wanna end up in the wrong spot.

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I always look for davidson river campground and the parking lot is just right across the street from the campground entrance. It is very close to the Hub in brevard so you can always park their and ride out!

[@D5_CoinsWithCharacter]

So what's your opinion of tackling this on a hardtail? Say a Trek X-caliber 9?

[@frankapple4130]

Hard tail would be ok but xcalibur is not made for that type of riding. You can do it of course...

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I would say it would be challenging but not undoable some other pisgah trails I’d definitely say stay off on the hard tail

[@BreathableWall]

How does this compare to Kitsuma?

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

I’d say it’s pretty similar with maybe a little more rock thrown in

[@iainchatuge]

where's the best place to park up to get access to these trails?

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

You can park at the hub or there is a parking lot across from Davidson river campground that is easiest to access the trails Hope you get out and ride it soon!

[@hjfcoco]

@@MtbFrequentFlyer do you end up back at this parking lot after the trails or you have to ride back thru a road?

[@ethanb5677]

Yo Bowser

[@MtbFrequentFlyer]

Lol glad you spotted him