Bent Creek Asheville Real Estate & Homes for Sale
About
Bent Creek
Situated southwest of Asheville, Bent Creek has peaceful suburban neighborhood vibes, while offering the convenience to an abundance of options for outdoor adventure. In addition to proximity to popular attractions like the NC Arboretum, the French Broad River, and the Tanger Shopping Outlets, many residents have chosen Bent Creek for its ease of access to the Bent Creek Experimental Forest which contains a wide web of highly acclaimed mountain biking and hiking trails. For some Bent Creek residents, access to a trail system is just a quick pedal away with multiple access points to forest service roads.
For those looking to stay closer to home for a little outside time, Bent Creek Community Park is the primary playground and neighborhood gathering spot. It is located off of Idlewood Drive an has a park pavilion, picnic tables, playground, sandbox, in addition to a community garden, bike pump track and climbing wall feature. While the current park layout was established in the early 2000s, the property was once home to The Old Bent Creek Lodge.
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Asheville NC, 115 Bent Creek Ranch Road
- List Price$489,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt1,910
Asheville NC, 138 Castlerock Drive
- List Price$599,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,740
Asheville NC, 39 Bent Creek Preserve Road
- List Price$2,214,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath4
- SqFt3,167
Asheville NC, 101 Bent Creek Ranch Road
- List Price$564,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath3
- SqFt2,570
Bent Creek Neighborhood Aerial Video
Bent Creek, a neighborhood in the southwest region of Asheville and the site of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest, is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. View this outdoor-centric neighborhood from high above.
Homes &
Cabins
Along with the organic appeal of a neighborhood set within a forest, Bent Creek real estate is in high demand with a housing stock that it includes mid-century ranch homes, split level homes and more updated single-family homes. Most residential development occurred between 1950s and 1980s and the housing inventory is reflective of that time period. However, it is noted that the Bent Creek watershed was settled as early as the 1850s. Residents enjoy the quick access to swimming and recreation at nearby Lake Powhatan, strolling trails and gardens at the NC Arboretum and hiking and biking at Bent Creek.
Bent Creek
Experimental Forest & Trails
Bent Creek Experimental Forest was established in 1925 as the oldest experimental forest in the Eastern United States. The 6,000 acre forest was established for research and for the restoration efforts of Appalachian forests. While the forest was uniquely set up for the study of forest health research and still is today, its notoriety tends to revolve around its elaborate trail systems and advanced mountain biking network. A portion of Bent Creek's trails connect to the trails of the North Carolina Arboretum and Lake Powhatan — providing direct access to both locations.
Mountain biking enthusiasts find a unique paradise in Bent Creek's doubletrack and single track which cover over 30 miles of hiking across the 20+ trails. Green's Lick, Ingles Field Gap, Wolf Branch, Deerfield Loop and Explorer Loop are all very popular trails for mountain bikers with varying difficulty levels. Beginning bikers might frequent the Deerfield or Explorer Loop, while more experienced bikers will enjoy Green's Lick which includes around a 700 foot decline in elevation over less than 2 miles. Elevation in Bent Creek's forest can vary from 2,100 feet to over 3,000 feet.
Hiking in Bent Creek Forest is also a popular pastime. The majority of trails in the forest are multi-use for both hiking an biking, and even horseback riding on a handful of the trails. Many hikers enjoy the 6-mile Hard Times Loop Trail which is relatively flat and connects Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the NC Arboretum.
For neighborhood residents, access to hiking and Bent Creek mountain biking has great appeal. In fact there are multiple access points to the Bent Creek Trail system from the neighborhood, including access to trails like Wolf Branch, Rice Pinnacle, and Ledford Branch via forest service roads.
Expert Guidance on Bent Creek Asheville Homes for Sale
Explore this "neighborhood amidst the forest" in the southwest of Asheville with the team at GreyBeard Realty. Bent Creek Asheville real estate offerings range from ranch style homes to newer built single family residences and great access to outdoor recreation.