Downtown Tryon – North Saluda Reservoir loop from Hendersonville

Downtown Tryon – North Saluda Reservoir loop from Hendersonville

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Downtown Tryon – North Saluda Reservoir loop from Hendersonville

05:36

115km

1,640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 110 km for 249 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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55.4 km

Downtown Tryon

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty little town in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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87.9 km

North Saluda Reservoir, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains near Greenville, is a pristine water source and recreational haven. Offering serene landscapes, fishing, and boating opportunities, it's a vital …

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92.5 km

Old Highway 25

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old Highway 25 serves as a popular paved road for biking. You pass a number of historical markers and even the North Carolina and South Carolina border.

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109 km

Mill House Lodge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Now holiday accommodation, the mill waterfall cascades down into King Creek just next to the road. It's a cute little spot that shines a light into the history of the area.

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110 km

Front Lake

Highlight • Lake

Front Lake is a small reservoir at the entrance to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and the trailhead for Memminger Trail. The reservoir is sometimes drained for maintenance, …

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115 km

End point

Parking

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