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Here is a pic of the map provided at Gorges SP Visitor Center - which you pass on the way to the Chestnut Mountain Rd access point. Worth a stop in to get a map and good merch. You’re right in that about the first 3 miles of the ride brings you to Turkeypen Gap where a few trails come together...

Uwharrie is definitely big fun. Gorges - and especially Chestnut Mountain and Horsepasture River is worth a trip one day. Have fun.

Absolutely. From Highlands take HWY 64 east through Cashiers and Sapphire, about 30 minutes to the intersection with SR 281. Take a right onto 281 and follow signs for Gorges State Park entrance less than a mile down the road. The entrance to Chestnut Mountain Road is at the rear of the...

Drove as far as possible today on Chestnut Mountain Road down to Horsepasture River. Gate over bridge closed until September 1 but great ride anyway.

Chestnut Mountain Road in Gorges State Park, Sapphire, NC