“This road is notoriously known as ‘Jitterbug.’ Many would argue that this is the gnarliest hill in the world to skate. From the moss growing over the road, the narrowness, the steepness, the pavement changes, and all around just weird pavement… it truly is a ride for survival.”

Hairpin turns, variable surfaces, and of course the heavy incline needed to raise the pulse of a professional downhill skateboarder. Might not have the straightaways to reach highway speeds, but this highly technical first descent of a gnarly North Carolina road by Cole Trotta is a thing of beauty:

“This road is in the books as one of the hardest to skate for it’s steepness, dirtiness and it’s crazy amount of corners. ” –Cole Trotta

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....