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Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Bell Park

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United States

North Carolina

Henderson County

Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Bell Park

Hard

3.3

(26)

riders

Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Bell Park

06:19

77.8km

990m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.09 km

Lake Summit

Highlight • Lake

Lake Summit, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, captivates with its serene beauty and crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by lush forests, it offers an idyllic retreat for swimming, boating, and unwinding amidst nature's embrace.

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44.2 km

Grassy Creek

Highlight • River

The Grassy Creek Falls in DuPont Forest are one of the more secluded waterfalls. There is a spur trail off of one of the main access roads in the forest …

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45.4 km

Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Highlight • Bridge

The Covered Bridge in DuPont State Forest spans the Little River atop High Falls and is accessible via a short, gently-graded trail just 0.5 miles from the High Falls access …

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46.6 km

Lake Dense

Highlight • Lake

Lake Dense is one of two lakes in this area of DuPont Forest. This lake features a picnic shelter, fishing dock, and a mountain view. Lake Alford, a little further …

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47.5 km

Lake Julia spillway

Highlight • Waterfall

The Lake Julia spillway is at the northern end of the lake. You can see the creek feeding the reservoir here, or you can bike down the road a little further to the dam at the southern end.

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49.9 km

Fawn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fawn Lake is a popular swimming hole in the summer and offers beautiful views. This area has a diving dock, a gazebo, and picnic tables.

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51.8 km

Reasonover Lake

Highlight • Lake

Although small, Reasonover Lake is a quaint spot to pass by while on a ride in Transylvania County.

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77.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

13.1 km

9.49 km

1.83 km

732 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

26.0 km

7.58 km

7.15 km

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Today

Thursday 3 September

33°C

21°C

14 %

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Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Bell Park

Lake Summit

Grassy Creek

Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Lake Dense

Lake Julia spillway

Fawn Lake

Reasonover Lake

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