Pisgah Enduro
King and Queen of Pisgah
Aug 10, 2025
Old Fort, NC
Mountain Bike
About
Conquer 4,300+ feet of Pisgah’s gnarliest descents in a single day.
The Pisgah Enduro, held on August 10, 2025, is a high-adrenaline, one-day enduro mountain bike race weaving through North Carolina’s famed Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort. As part of the King of Pisgah series, riders tackle three technical stages spotlighting the region’s signature steep, rocky, and root-filled singletrack trails. This event is designed for experienced riders ready to test their endurance and skills across long descents and leg-burning climbs, all kicked off and capped by the vibrant atmosphere of Camp Grier at the race base.
COURSE DETAILS
The event features three timed stages (Heartbreak Ridge, Kitsuma, and more), each packed with fast descents, rugged terrain, and natural Appalachian obstacles. The course starts at Camp Grier and links together ~9.5 miles of descending with shuttle access and onsite amenities for racers.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Starts near Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi
- Post-race lakeside party and camping at Camp Grier
- Optional doubleheader with the Old Fort Fifty cross-country race the previous day
- Features legendary Pisgah trails like Heartbreak Ridge and Kitsuma
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
~9.5 miles of timed descending (three stages)
Elevation gain of course: ~4,300 feet (3,000+ feet on Stages 1-2, 1,300 feet on Stage 3)
Technical, rocky and rooty singletrack with steep drops and challenging natural features