Location: Steele Creek Campground in Morganton, North Carolina
Photo By: Shan Moore
Spectators enjoy the tough obstacles at the Steele Creek Campground
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.
CLICK HERE to check out Steele Creek Campground's web page.
Photo By: Shan Moore
Steele Creek is known for bridge crossings, just be sure to stay on the right path or you may struggle
Special Info: Check back for special information for 2012.
Directions: From I-40 West, take Exit 105 to Highway 181 North 13 Miles.
Weather: Morganton, NC
Shipping/Track Address:
Steele Creek Campground
7081 NC Hwy 181
Morganton NC
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Holiday Inn (host) |
828-437-0171 |
Exit 105 off I-40
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Sleep Inn |
828-433-9000 |
Exit 105 off I-40
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Plaza Inn |
828-433-0011 |
Exit 105 off I-40
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Days Inn & Suites |
828-430-8778 |
Exit 103 off I-40
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Hampton Inn |
828-432-2000 |
Exit 105 off I-40
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Special request: Please, |
wipe off your muddy boots |
and gear outside of your room! |
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Comfort Inn & Suites |
828-430-4000 800-430-4033 |
Exit 103 off I-40
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Comfort Inn Marion |
828-652-4888 |
Exit 86 off I-40
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For an even handier hotel list, check out www.discoverburkecounty.com
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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