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SaveCedar Mountain trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, rocky and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Dupont State Recreational Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
76 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Gravel Bike
35 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
41 trails
- Hike
83 trails
- Trail Running
82 trails
Region Details
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Open as of 3 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 83
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 76
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 35
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 41
- Trails Hike
- 83
- Trails Trail Running
- 82
- Total Distance
- 94 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,931 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,488 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,616 ft
- Reports
- 5,857
- Photos
- 758
- Completed Counter
- 165,362
Articles
North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
North Carolina is covered by trails of all varieties, and offers up opportunities for riders of all stripes.
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Dupont State Recreational Forest
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Popular Cedar Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,026 ft • 58 ft • 7,434 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 58 ft blue climb. It features rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 292 ft • 6,374 •
Jim Branch is primarily used as a climbing trail from the Lake Imaging parking lot. It's a long climb with many pitches but offers the quickest climb to loop Ridgeline.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 8 ft • 6,225 •
Ridgeline is a crown jewel of Dupont State Recreational Forest. For the ultimate downhill blast, ride to the top of Hickory Mountain Loop, take a minute to catch your breath and prepare to smile all the way to the parking lot, barely...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3,629 ft • 145 ft • 5,710 •
This trail is probably fun in both directions, but should not be skipped on the way to Ridgeline. Ridden either direction, it's about half descending and half climbing back up. The trail is pretty smooth overall, with some nice flow,...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,964 ft • 40 ft • 5,435 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 252 ft • 5,398 •
Hickory Mountain Loop can be done from either direction. Counter-clockwise is a less technically difficult climb. There is a shaded area to stop at the top before you head back down the trail. Each separate end of the loop connects to...
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3,996 ft • 10 ft • 4,969 •
Big Rock Trail is a 'must do' trail for the serious mountain biker. Going up is an aerobic challenge and coming down gets pretty technical in places so this is not a beginner friendly trail.
• 90 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 407 ft • 4,420 •
Cedar Rock trail is a steep, rocky trail with great views at the top of Cedar Rock. It is similar to Big Rock Trail which it intersects at the top of Cedar Rock. Both ends of the trail are about the same difficulty with the end closest...
Cedar Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 744 ft • 3 • Loop •
This is one of our favorite routes for Big Rock and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Pisgah Photo Book:...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 626 ft • 2 •
The ultra-classic Ridgeline loop. This is the 45 minute quick option.
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 626 ft • 9 •
An easy ride that you could take a new rider on, and one that your kids might really enjoy. The...
★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 1,475 ft • 10 • Loop •
This allstar, rockstar route starts and ends at Lake Imaging Parking Lot. Head outta the lot and climb up...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 803 ft • 3 • Loop •
The correct way to loop through Burnt Mountain and
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Michaele5NeVk | wishlist | route | activity #107272970 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 7:53pm 13 hours |
| epicbruce | vote | trail | activity #107180113 and 5 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:16am 2 days |
| Bennnnnn | add | report | activity #107144488 and 4 more | Nov 3, 2026 @ 1:36pm 3 days |
| Rideteacher | wishlist | region | activity #107127285 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 8:35am 3 days |
| Hubbles83 | wishlist | route | activity #107097637 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:18pm Nov 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | still a good trail overall but they smoothed... | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:43pm Oct 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | There are still signs aplenty that say the... | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:14pm Sep 20, 2026 | ||
| report | The Only Dc | Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:07pm Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| report | ... | Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:12am Aug 22, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree down across Airstrip Trail | Aug 14, 2026 @ 11:35am Aug 14, 2026 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k370 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k370 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge8 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge307 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge312 awarded -
10 Black Trails569 awarded
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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 | 76 | 85 miles | 10,328 ft | 43 miles | 981 ft | #177 | #1 | 708 | 5,850 | 85 | 79,745 | |
| Gravel Bike | 35 | 47 miles | 4,790 ft | 22 miles | 1,490 ft | #1,494 | #10 | 1,256 | 1 | 259 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 75 ft | 1,165 ft | 243 ft | #4,295 | #21 | 221 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Horse | 41 | 37 miles | 3,504 ft | 18 miles | 981 ft | #1,280 | #8 | 2,545 | 2 | 15 | ||
| Hike | 83 | 94 miles | 11,932 ft | 47 miles | 1,490 ft | #577 | #7 | 49 | 5,855 | 4 | 4,719 | |
| Trail Running | 82 | 94 miles | 11,932 ft | 47 miles | 1,490 ft | #1,761 | #12 | 5,852 | 5 | 1,183 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cedar Mountain?
Cedar Mountain has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain are:
- Cedar Rock Trail (4.7/5)
- Big Rock Trail (4.6/5)
- Ridgeline Trail (4.6/5)
- Hickory Mountain Loop (4.5/5)
- Turkey Knob Trail (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Cedar Mountain?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Cedar Mountain are:
- June (1,074 activities)
- July (1,025 activities)
- April (1,021 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Cedar Mountain?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Cedar Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
- Lake Imaging Parking
- Corn Mill Shoals Access Area
- Guion Farm Parking
- Fawn Lake Access Area
- Buck Forest Parking
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What is the longest trail in Cedar Mountain?
The longest trail in Cedar Mountain is Wilkie Trail at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cedar Mountain?
The best hiking trails in Cedar Mountain are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cedar Mountain?
The best trail running trails in Cedar Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cedar Mountain?
Cedar Mountain has a total of 83 trails. Of those, 76 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cedar Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cedar Mountain is Cedar Rock Trail with 407 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cedar Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cedar Mountain is Reasonover Creek Trail with 568 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cedar Mountain?
Cedar Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Cedar Mountain?
The following bike services are available in Cedar Mountain:
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cedar Mountain is Jim Branch Alt with an average grade of 8.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cedar Mountain?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cedar Mountain. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Bridal Veil Falls View
- Hooker Falls Viewing Platform
- Viewpoint
- Joanna Rd - Overlook
- Bridal Veil Falls - Lower Viewing
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Cedar Mountain?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Cedar Mountain are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Cedar Mountain?
The overall region status for Cedar Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 105 trails:
- Clear / Green: 81
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 23
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What are the trail conditions in Cedar Mountain?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Cedar Mountain:
- Very Dry: 14 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Cedar Mountain?
Yes, Cedar Mountain supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cedar Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cedar Mountain are: View all mountain biking routes in Cedar Mountain.
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What is the highest summit in Cedar Mountain?
The highest summit in Cedar Mountain is Rich Mountain at 3,691 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cedar Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in Cedar Mountain are:
- Lower Ridgeline '19 (34,240 athletes)
- Ridgeline Trail (25,937 athletes)
- Hilltop (24,739 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Cedar Mountain?
There are 10 technical trail features (TTFs) in Cedar Mountain. Some popular features include:
- Grassy Creek - Water Crossing (Other)
- Joanna Rd - Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- Corn Mills Shoals Trail - Water Crossing (Other)
- Reasonover Creek - Water Crossing (Other)
- Reasonover Creek - Water Crossing (Other)
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What trails are closed in Cedar Mountain?
There are currently 23 closed trails in Cedar Mountain. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 81
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 23
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cedar Mountain?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Cedar Mountain. View all adaptive trails in Cedar Mountain for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cedar Mountain?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Cedar Mountain directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain are:
- Ridgeline Trail
- Hooker Creek Trail (double track)
- Hooker Creek Trail - DH Only
- Big Rock Trail
- Hickory Mountain Loop
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cedar Mountain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cedar Mountain are:
- Ridgeline Trail (4.7/5)
- Hilltop Trail (4.2/5)
- Ruffed Grouse Connector (4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Poplar Hill Rambler Sight
- Turkey Knob Bridge
- Grassy Creek Bridge Open Information
- Grassy Creek Bridge OPEN Information
- Cedar Rock Summit
- Water Crossing - Briery Fork Trail TTF
- Water Crossing - Briery Fork Trail TTF
- Conservation Rd - Bridge
- Upper Wasabi Gap TTF
- Jim Branch Rock Garden TTF
- Rich Mountain (3,691 ft)
- Stone Mountain (3,593 ft)
- Slick Rock Mountain (3,586 ft)
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