Review Date
April 27, 2011

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: erikrc10 ,  Downhiller

Summary:
I ride this trail probably more than anything else. It's "craziest" trail you are going to find in Bent Creek. The climb is on the mild side IMO, especially since half of it has been turned into a fire road. It use to be much more difficult. The downhill is very fast with lots of jumps (which can just be rolled over if chosen) and banks. I would definitely not recommend it if it's your first ride but if you are looking for something like what is out in Pisgah but don't want to drive 45 minutes, this will probably satisfy your needs. Most everything in Bent Creek has gotten pretty boring but I still get tons of enjoyment out of Greenslick. Every run I go a bit faster and get a bit more air off the jumps. I would definitely recommend this trail, it's a step up and a nice change from the bunny slopes that you tend to find else where in Bent Creek.

Undeniably the most fun trail you are going to find in Asheville without driving 45 minutes.

For a side note: My ratings of 3 and 3 are comparing it to other trails not in Bent Creek. For a Bent Creek trail I would rate it both a 5 for aerobic difficulty and technical difficulty. Just keep that in mind. Regardless though it gets an overall of 5 stars for pure enjoyment.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Lower Sidehill and Sleepy Gap are a couple of my other favorites in Bent Creek. Though, for a some crazy DH you'll want to head out to North Mills river or out to Pisgah. Dupont is really fun as well, basically it's hard to go wrong in WNC if you are wanting to mtn biking.

Comments

erikrc10 (04/27/2011)

Oops, didn't mean to put myself as a downhiller, though I do love the downhill I am no where near that skilled... I guess I would qualify myself as a weekend warrior.

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Review Date
April 19, 2011

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: plantme777 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
We rode this Saturday (4/16) morning during a torrential downpour. I know...I know...bad stewards, but it was our only chance to ride before we left town. We ascended Boyds Branch up to a fire road, and this was a very tough way to get up to the ridge. Judging from the briars overgrowing the trail I would say it was very much the wrong way to get up to the ridge. (There were a few times that we were off the bike, and when we were on the bike it was very steep.) Once we hit fire roads the climb was not bad at all, just steady. The clouds broke up a bit about the time we got to Greens Lick entrance, and some strong sun shone through while it continued to pour rain. It was BEAUTIFUL...

We dropped into Greens Lick and were very happy about what we found. this trail was spectacular on the crappiest of weather days. It was like riding on ball bearings, but was made very much doable by the berms and trail contours. We flew down completely terrified, drifting off the jumps for what felt like seconds at a time. Neither of us could control the ridiculous open mouthed smiles on our faces, even though mud was flying in our mouths. It was one of the most fun rides I have ever had and at the bottom as my friend careened off the trail and into a full creek we laughed uncontrollably, completely surprised by how this ride had turned out. GREAT TRAIL!

Review Date
September 19, 2010

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: harmonf ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Love this trail so much we make trips from FL just for you. This latest time we make a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Q2QQ1sZGo

Review Date
June 29, 2010

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: BurnNotice ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Ride to the top has some great climbs that will certainly get your legs to burning. Very steep at times but manageable. I had to walk a few sections but that is okay. The ride down was one where you really did not have to spin if you did not want to. But if you want speed then pedal like a gerbil on a exercise wheel! The decent was incredible with some great bankings and burms where some serious air can be had for the adventurous. You are constantly battling the trail whether roots or rocks but afterall, that is what mtb is about. When you finish you know you rode downhill. The trail is not too technical but is lightning fast and a body beater for sure.

Recommended Route:
Get a map which is sold at all lbs.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Ingles Field Gap only other trail I have been on.

Review Date
August 25, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: jkkfam89 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
There is a monster climb to get to the top of Greens lick. The climb never seemed to end. Then it is pure fun dh. Monster jumps and great speeds. It was so good, I kicked my butt again to get to the top! Great part of the Bent Creek trail.

Recommended Route:
I went to Hardtrail and climb all the way up....

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Other Pisgah trails.