Old Buzzard Roost

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US
North Carolina
Trails
Old Buzzard Roost

Highlights of Old Buzzard Roost

Forest

Overland

Highest Elevation

2903 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

289

Nearest Town

Newport

Nearest Services

Newport

Management Agency

Pisgah National Forest

District

Appalachian Ranger District

Overview

Skirting the northwest side of Longarm Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest, Old Buzzard Roost is a spirited offroad trail for new and seasoned offroaders alike. Dense dark green laurels line the trail as it winds in and out, following terrain lines and climbing over 900' in total elevation. Each of its many twists provides a new experience, from rocks to climb over or mud to go through. This is no gravel road, and it is not a stand-alone trail either. You can combine this rugged 4WD trail with other trails to turn a short thrill ride into a multi-day overland adventure that should include Hurricane Creek.