A few examples are Avery Creek, Buckhorn Gap, Bennet Gap, Buckwheat Knob, Butter Gap, Long Branch, and Daniel Ridge. There are more than enough trails and gravel roads in this area to take up a day of riding, and you can most likely stay busy for several days exploring the mountains here. Check out the rest of this guide for information on where to ride in this area. Trails in the Davidson River area are generally similar to those found elsewhere in the Pisgah National Forest. They are rockier, steeper, and more challenging than those at Tsali.
Many trails follow old road or railroad beds and have significant erosion problems.
Others climb high mountain ridges and are true singletrack treads. The Davidson River Campground is located about a mile past the main entrance to the National Forest when coming from Brevard, on the left. It is open year-round. There are 161 sites, some of which are closed during the winter months. Flush toilets, hot showers, and amphitheater, and river swimming are all offered here.