The Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop route is a challenging & extremely varied tour through Bent Creek Experimental Forest. The route starts on the Mountains-to-Sea trail with a steep climb up to a ridgeline that follows the Blue Ridge Parkway, before descending down into the heart of Bent Creek & Lake Powhatan. This highly diverse route features steep single tracks, creek crossings, and a long gradual climb on a Forest Service road.