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Lake Julia spillway – Lake Dense loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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United States
North Carolina
Transylvania County

Lake Julia spillway – Lake Dense loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

Hard

3.5

(10)

63

riders

Lake Julia spillway – Lake Dense loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

03:17

48.7km

810m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

16.6 km

Horsepen Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, Horsepen Mountain offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range.

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2

39.1 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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3

42.9 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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4

43.8 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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5

45.0 km

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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6

46.2 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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7

48.2 km

Lake Imaging

Highlight • Lake

Lake Imaging is a small lake within Dupont State Forest with a small fishing dock. It can be a good spot to sit and take a rest along your ride. You may just spot some wildlife around the water.

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B

48.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

13.4 km

6.77 km

732 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

16.5 km

5.02 km

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Monday 22 June

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