Nous n'avons rencontres aucun randonneur, mais par contre nous n'étions pas tout seul car les VTT eux par contre s'y donnent a cœur joie.
Ten days ago, at the last minute, we decided to go on a hike.Since it was after 3pm we didn't go far, just to Brent Creek about 10 miles away from the house. Around Lake Powhatan there are many trails well used by the people of Asheville. The area is known as Bent Creek, a section of the Pisgah National Forest used as an experimental forest.
We didn't meet any hikers, however we were not alone as mountain bikers were having blast there.
Le sentier est pour la plupart a l'ombre des arbres, fort agréable vu les températures auxquelles nous avons droit ce printemps.
The trail is mostly in the trees shade, quite pleasant given the temperatures we're getting this spring.
At this intersection we had a scare, indeed we heard mountain bikes coming down fast on the trail. We didn't wait to think and moved out of the way to let them through. But the truth is we weren't in any danger as they were on the trail right above us, but it's better to have good reflex in any case.
At Ingles Field Gap there is ongoing work, a new forest road it seems.
We were able to admire the flora such as Salomon's Seals,
and wild Irises.
And fauna with a lizard.
Before letting through yet an other mountain biker.
At one point the view opened up and we were able to catch a glimpse of the downtown buildings, the B&T building, the courthouse and the town-hall.
A hike fairly easy, pleasant in the middle of the forest. Good for a little exercise at the end of the day. However it's important to keep the ears open for the mountain bikes. In fact it made us want to buy some.

Suivre le sentier de Boyd Branch (665), puis prendre a droite sur Sidehill Connector (145), prendre a gauche sur Ingles Field Gap (150) puis suivre Little Hickory Gap (136)sur la crête, a l'intersection suivante prendre le chemin de gauche, Sidehill Connector qui rejoint Boyd Branch.
From Asheville, take I-26E, exit 33 (Blue Ridge Parkway) follow road 191 S direction Brevard. Take a right on Bent Creek Branch Rd shortly before the NC Arboretum then take the first left onto Wesley Branch Rd until the entrance of the campsite, there take a right and continue on the forest road. A few miles down there is space to park on the right and a path leading to the trail or continue to the interesection for more parking.
Follow Boyd Branch trail (665), then take a right on Sidehill Connector (145), take a let on Ingles Field Gap (150) then follow Little Hickory Gap at the crest, at the next intersection take the left trail, Sidehill Connector that will connect back with Boyd Branch.
Ca me dit bien comme balade !!
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