Recap: Holly Shelter Game Land Gravel
On vacation I was able to find gravel in the Holly Shelter Game Land located north of Wilmington, NC. The Holly Shelter Game Land is public woodlands & wetlands on 75,000 acres with areas for hiking, bird-watching & hunting. All roads were open to cyclists when I visited.
Quick stats for 36 mile route
Rode with Jack, a local for half the ride.
34 miles (detour at mile 13 lessened the overall mileage)
253 ft climbing
Gravel was a mix of sand, mushy sand, gravel and some sections of grass.
At mile 13 I had turn back because the road was washed out over multiple sections and Jack warned me that alligators and snakes are abundant. I did not venture into the water.
Temps in upper 70’s at start to mid 90’s with high humidity
Quick stats for 39 mile route
Solo explorer ride
Parked at the Holly Shelter Gun Range, but the parking lot is limited access during business hours. Parking is available at the start point on the route.
39 miles
379 ft climbing
Gravel was a mix of sand, mushy sand, gravel and some sections of grass.
Temps in upper 60’s at start to upper 90’s with high humidity and no tree coverage
Photos from 34 miles completed
