Map

Directions

From Raleigh/points west – Take US-264 E towards Greenville, exit at NC-111/NC-222 (#53) to Saratoga/Fountain, turn left end of ramp - go 15.6 mi, in Falkland turn right at Crisp St which turns into Kings Crossroads Rd - go 0.8 mi, turn left at Short Bridge Rd, trailhead is 0.5 mi on the right.

From Greenville/points south and east – Take NC-43 N (towards Rocky Mount) from town, after crossing over US-264 – go 5 mi, turn left at Short Bridge Rd, trailhead is 0.8 mi on the left.

Look for two large signs marking the start of the trail at a thin line of trees on the left side of the road. Parking is available on the edge of the field near the sign. The entrance to the field is about 100 yards down the road from the sign.

1. Either become an EC Velo club member or pay a daily rate of $3/person (fill out pay envelope and deposit in the drop box mounted to tree behind sign).
2. Sign the liability waiver. This needs to be done once every year.  EC Velo members who sign up on-line sign the waiver during that process.
   

Rules

1. Helmets are mandatory for all bicycle users.
2. Please be aware that unmarked obstacles exist throughout this trail system. You are responsible for evaluating your ability when it comes to riding an obstacle.
3. Walkers and runners are welcome to use the trail, however, please yield right of way to bicycles.
4. Please CARRY OUT all LITTER and TRASH. Keep the trails clean for future users.
5. Unauthorized trails of any type are not allowed and could result in loss of all trails in this network. If you would like to help build trails please contact trail representatives listed here.

• This trail is on PRIVATE land that is leased at a cost of $3000 per year! A corporation called the Bicycle Post Off Road Riding Club Inc. has been established to secure the lease.
• The Bicycle Post has agreed to pay for the cost of the lease as well as the insurance coverage for the trail (totaling over $4000 annually). Their willingness to support local trails should be recognized by all users of the trail.  Please support their two locations and tell them that you appreciate their support of these local trails!
• The EC Velo Cycling Club has agreed to handle all maintenance costs and volunteer time and organization to keep the trail in good condition for all users.  Club members are entitled to a one year parking pass for the trail (your membership card is your parking pass).
• Additional support for the trail is always needed and primarily funded through rider donations. If you use the trail regularly please consider making a donation. Donations can be left in the pay box or sent to the following address (make checks payable to Bicycle Post Off Road Riding Club Inc.):

Thank You

The people and organizations have made a significant contribution to keep the trail open and available. Please thank and support them whenever possible:

Eric Pierce
Gerry Smith/Bicycle Post
EC Velo

If you would like to support the trail with a business sponsorship please contact trail representatives listed here.