In 1992, when Jim Parham wrote Off the Beaten Track, Vol. II: A Guide to Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina - Pisgah, it was the first trail guide to one of the Southeast's oldest and most popular mountain biking destinations. Now, after a decade in print, Parham has revised, expanded, and updated this guide to include a total of 62 rides. You'll find all the favorites from the original edition, plus routes from Bent Creek, the newly established Dupont State Forest, and more.

For Riders of All Skill Levels

Detailed maps, concise ride descriptions, and the user-friendly format that have made Off the Beaten Track mountain bike guides so popular are all here. So whether you're a beginning mountain biker or a seasoned expert, you'll find plenty of rides to choose from.

Jim Parham is a North Carolina native whose Off the Beaten Path mountain bike guide series covers more than 2000 miles of the Southeast's best mountain bike trails. Parham is also the author of Road Bike the Smokies and Road Bike North Georgia. He lives with his wife and son in North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains.