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SaveBeech Mountain trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often flowy and faint trail. Scenery includes creeks and lakes. Common trail features include jumps, drops and berms. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Emerald Outback, Beech Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Bike Park.
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- Mountain Bike
45 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Downhill Ski
17 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 71
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 45
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 17
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,948 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,179 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,443 ft
- Reports
- 566
- Photos
- 86
- Completed Counter
- 11,968
Articles
Race Replay: 2026 Beech Mountain Bike Park - Downhill Southeast Round 4
Jun 2, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Some high-grade DH racing coverage for free.
Race Replay: 2025 Beech Mountain Bike Park - Downhill Southeast Round 5
Jun 10, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Catch free downhill racing coverage courtesy of The Gravity Cooperative.
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Beech Mountain Bike Park
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Emerald Outback
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- 7
- 4
- 1
Popular Beech Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 879 ft • 0 ft • 853 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 3,245 ft • 0 ft • 790 •
Trail is for beginner and intermediate riders. Stays primarily on the grass slope traversing into small berm turns and a few water bars. Good for novice riders to gain comfort descending
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 1,745 ft • 0 ft • 722 •
Moderate Intermediate DH trail featuring steeps, off-camber sections, lots of roots and rocks. This trail contains lots of side hits and optional features all the way down, especially in the rock garden section towards the bottom. This...
• 65 ★ 3.7 • 2,336 ft • 0 ft • 682 •
Flow trail with features. Make sure to nose bonk the rock after the last left hander!
• 60 ★ 3.9 • 2,753 ft • 0 ft • 534 •
Flow trail built for the shorter travel bikes in mind. Optional lines exist for experts.
• 35 ★ 3.8 • 1,427 ft • 0 ft • 481 •
Less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump and rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 3.7 • 1,056 ft • 0 ft • 450 •
This is our DH race track. Countless National and local dh races have been held here. There have been several revisions and updates. The current update adds a few more turns to increase length and help with erosion.
Beech Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
• 20 miles • 9,048 ft • 44 •
• 6 miles • 996 ft • 7 •
• 13 miles • 5,728 ft • 25 •
• 14 miles • 4,414 ft • 26 •
• 6 miles • 974 ft • 5 •
Photos of Beech Mountain Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| OZ Forest Run | Jun 4, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/New_York) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | DZig | ||
| Jackalope's Trail | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Northview | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Witches Backbone | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Ruby Slippers | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Southern Ridge | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Wizard's Way | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Totos Trot | May 15, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/New_York) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Wild Iris | Jul 30, 2025 @ 12:25pm Jul 30, 2025 | Ideal | caleb93 | ||
| Upper Owl Prowl | Jul 5, 2025 @ 5:40am Jul 5, 2025 | Ideal | caleb93 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| VWSckg | ridden | trail | activity #105784297 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 5:54pm Oct 12, 2026 |
| Mtn-Goat-13 | comment | trail | activity #105397196 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 4:57am Oct 7, 2026 |
| CFLMTB | wishlist | region | activity #105378931 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 6:21pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| SamShaffer | wishlist | trail | activity #102934721 | Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:08pm Sep 2, 2026 |
| johnjohnjohn3 | wishlist | region | activity #102594059 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:42am Aug 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Minor issue, but the northern 25% of this... | Oct 7, 2026 @ 4:57am Oct 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Totally neutered by machines, no character anymore | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:34pm Jul 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | U | Jul 21, 2026 @ 9:31am Jul 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed as of 2025 Season. Not a great DH bike... | Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:32pm Apr 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | If you are riding this up from the Oz Run... | Jun 13, 2025 @ 2:03pm Jun 13, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k275 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge37 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k424 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge50 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Beech Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Beech Mountain | |
| Emerald Outback Skillpark | skill park | Beech Mountain |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 45 | 22 miles | 7,352 ft | 14 miles | 1,988 ft | #2,660 | #23 | 86 | 566 | 1 | 4,449 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 12 miles | 2,582 ft | 6 miles | 1,988 ft | #5,161 | #30 | 363 | 92 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 8 miles | 1,381 ft | 4 miles | 1,827 ft | #2,576 | #19 | 28 | 62 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 5 miles | 886 ft | 3 miles | 1,827 ft | #3,700 | #15 | 30 | ||||
| Hike | 36 | 21 miles | 4,131 ft | 10 miles | 2,060 ft | #6,127 | #46 | 275 | 346 | |||
| Trail Running | 36 | 21 miles | 4,131 ft | 10 miles | 2,060 ft | #5,966 | #39 | 275 | 85 | |||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 5 miles | 1,056 ft | 3 miles | 1,709 ft | #1,120 | #3 | 1 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 17 | 4 miles | 2,201 ft | 3 miles | 741 ft | #447 | #2 | 481 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 5 miles | 935 ft | 2 miles | 807 ft | #1,233 | #4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain are:
- Black Bear Lower (4.2/5)
- Hellbender (4.2/5)
- Whistle-Pig (4.1/5)
- Witches Tail (4.1/5)
- Indigo (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Beech Mountain?
There are 7 parking locations listed in Beech Mountain. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Beech Mountain?
The longest trail in Beech Mountain is Wild Iris at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Beech Mountain?
The best hiking trails in Beech Mountain are:
- Falls
- Buckeye Lake Loop
- Fishermans
- Jackalope Connector
- A.T. Side Trails: Doll Flats Water Source Side Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Beech Mountain?
The best trail running trails in Beech Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain has a total of 71 trails. Of those, 45 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Beech Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Beech Mountain is Grassy Gap Creek with 430 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Beech Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Beech Mountain is Whistle-Pig with 409 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Beech Mountain?
Beech Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Beech Mountain is Whistle-Pig Return with an average grade of 14.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Beech Mountain?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Beech Mountain. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Beech Mountain?
The overall region status for Beech Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 40 trails:
- Clear / Green: 31
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Beech Mountain?
Yes, Beech Mountain supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Beech Mountain that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Beech Mountain?
The highest summit in Beech Mountain is Beech Mountain at 5,436 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Beech Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in Beech Mountain are:
- Hellbender (3,820 athletes)
- Blue Ridge Rocks Upper (2,397 athletes)
- OZ Forest jib party (1,742 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Beech Mountain?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Beech Mountain. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 31
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Beech Mountain?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Beech Mountain. View all adaptive trails in Beech Mountain for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Beech Mountain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Beech Mountain are:
- Green Mamba Lower (3/5)
- Wizard's Way (2.7/5)
- Totos Trot (0/5)
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