Location: Steele Creek Campground in Morganton, North Carolina
Watch out for trolls under the Steele Creek bridge.
This may be the nicest-looking GNCC of all. The picturesque Steele Creek Campground hosts this one, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background make this a nice place to be even if we weren’t racing. Campers will appreciate the hookups and the small country store located on the premises.
This is a classic cross-country track too, with plenty of creek crossings, mud bogs and rocks. It’s rugged. And the hills, going both up and down are long and steep. As the race goes on, a lot of tree roots become exposed. This makes for a rough ride when it’s dry and a slick track when it rains.
The coolest part of the track is the creek crossing near the pits. The track weaves around next to a stream before eventually plunging into it. Then the riders have to duck their heads to get under a concrete bridge that the fans get to stand on and watch from. It can get pretty cold at Steele Creek, so prepare to dress warm.
Steele Creek is an actual campground. Hook-ups are available, but separate fees apply for camping.
Check out Steele Creek Campground's web page:
http://www.askburke.com/
2008 Winners: Bike: David Knight ATV: Adam McGill
Special Info: This event is also co-sanctioned by our friends at SE&TRA. Be sure to register with the SETRA crew at Rider Registration to get your race points.
Directions: From I-40 West, take Exit 105 to Highway 181 North 13 Miles.
Steele Creek Campground
7081 NC Hwy 181
Morganton NC
Where to Stay:
Sleep Inn 828-433-9000
Days Inn 828-433-0011
Super 8 828-430-8778Holiday Inn 828-437-0171
Hampton Inn 828-432-2000
Special request: Please, please wipe offyour muddy boots and gear outside of your hotel room!
Comfort Inn 828-430-4000 Or 1-800-430-4033
Comfort Inn Marion 828-652-4888
For an even handier hotel list, check out www.discoverburkecounty.com
Hospitals:
Grace Hospital
2200 South Sterling, Morganton, NC
864-427-0351
Directions: From campground entrance turn right onto 181 South (15.9 mi.)
Hospital is on the left before the interstate.
Carolinas Hospital
2001 Vail Ave, Charlotte NC
704-379-6450
Directions: From the campground entrance turn right onto NC 181 (16 mi.)
Take I-40 ramp East (17mi,)
Take Exit 123 on right
Take NC 127 (33 mi.)
Take I-85 N Charlotte (19 mi.)
Take Exit 36 to NC 16 south (2.2 mi.)
Continue onto I-277 South (1 mi.)
Take Brevard St Exit on right (.1)
Bear left onto E 11th St (street becomes N McDowell St (.8 mi.)
Turn left onto NC-27 (.4 mi.)
Turn right onto E Independence Blvd (.3 mi)
Turn left on E 4 th St (.4 mi)
Turn left on N Caswell Rd (.1 mi)
Bear right onto Vail Ave
Things to Do:Looking for stuff to do around Steele Creek? Check out visitvaldese.com and have some fun.
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