When in the Pisgah, I walk. These days, I'd look around to see what rock norskagent is hanging from.
The first time I went, in 1982, someone stole the battery from my VW squareback.
The last time I went, in 2008, someone stole the battery from my CRV.
Both times, parked at the ranger station.

I can see how a road bike would be useless there, unless you like climbing rough pavement.