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        Region Status
        Open as of Jul 25, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        20
        Trails Mountain Bike
        15
        Trails E-Bike
        11
        Trails Gravel Bike
        3
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        4
        Trails Hike
        19
        Trails Trail Running
        19
        Total Distance
        23 miles
        Total Descent
        3,176 ft
        Total Vertical
        4,591 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        5,758 ft
        Reports
        366
        Photos
        101
        Completed Counter
        12,676
        Sub Regions

        Popular Cherokee Mountain Biking Trails

        100 3.5 4,366 ft 206 ft 1,541
        Easy access trail that traverses the bottom of the hill.
        60 4.5 2 miles 508 ft 1,361
        Tons of perfectly built medium sized table tops and grade dips/reversals that are set up to land to bank and turn transfers. An absolute blast.
        75 4.0 4,748 ft 183 ft 1,340
        Short connector trail across Tinkers Dream, & Spearfingers
        90 4.5 2 miles 619 ft 1,239
        Another option to get to the top of the Trail, but a bit more difficult than the Spearfinger option
        80 4.6 2 miles 223 ft 1,168
        Perfectly cut trail takes you up to the top as you wind through the forest. Slow grind but nothing technical.
        95 4.0 3,045 ft 51 ft 1,167
        Lower Tinker's Dream is an easier option of beginner trail compared to Tinker's Dream. A short section of the trail is one way due to the wooden drop and ladder bridge features.
        55 5.0 607 ft 24 ft 974
        This section of Lower Tinker's Dream is one way due to the two wooden technical terrain features.
        70 4.6 2,864 ft 0 ft 853
        Formerly known as Kate's Wave, this trail received an update July of 2020 and was turned into an advanced terrain skills trail with tons of jumps, two 4 foot+ drops, a small wooden wallride, and a wooden lily pad gap double at the end....

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 2 rides
        Past Week
        • 12 rides

        Cherokee Mountain Bike Routes

        3.7 11 miles 1,615 ft 16 Loop
        First time on this trail system.
        5.0 11 miles 1,783 ft 15
        Go Nuts Biking presents Nuts On Fire Enduro at Fire Mountain on July 24, 2022.
        7 miles 1,154 ft 4
        Fire mountain trails without climbing up . This will take you up to the top the easier way so you have...
        7 miles 1,145 ft 9 Loop
        First time on this trail system.

        Photos of Cherokee Mountain Bike

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        Dec 31, 2019 @ 3:39pm
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        May 17, 2019 @ 7:57pm
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        Jul 29, 2017 @ 11:00am
        Jul 29, 2017
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        Jun 6, 2017 @ 7:52am
        Jun 6, 2017
        | 1 comments
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        38 |
        Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:17pm
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        Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:13pm
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        Jul 4, 2026 @ 10:13am
        Jul 4, 2026
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        117 |
        Nov 28, 2022 @ 8:56am
        Nov 28, 2022

        Videos of Cherokee Mountain Bike

        Wayah Crash @Fire Mtn
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        trail: Kessel Run
        0:12 | 199 | Jun 27, 2020
        10 years old. Uktena
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        trail: Uktena
        0:30 | 312 | Aug 10, 2019
        Blue Ridge Chapter 3 Fire Mountain
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        11:25 | 107 | May 4, 2025
        FIRE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - CHEROKEE, NC - MTB ALL...
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        31:30 | 218 | Jul 29, 2023 , Cherokee
        FIRE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - CHEROKEE, NC - MTB ALL...
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        trail: Waya Trail
        31:30 | 293 | Jul 29, 2023 , Cherokee
        FIRE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - CHEROKEE, NC - MTB ALL...
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        31:30 | 310 | Jul 29, 2023 , Cherokee
        FIRE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - CHEROKEE, NC - MTB ALL...
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        trail: Lazy Elk
        31:30 | 191 | Jul 29, 2023 , Cherokee
        FIRE MOUNTAIN TRAILS - CHEROKEE, NC - MTB ALL...
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        trail: Uktena
        31:30 | 258 | Jul 29, 2023 , Cherokee

        Current Trail Warnings

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        Lazy Elk
        Jul 25, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
        Jul 25, 2026
        Idealaframe9999 Big tree down

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        TeamSnuffwishlistregionactivity #100689567
        Aug 3, 2026 @ 6:27pm
        Aug 3, 2026
        David79md5Bwishlisttrailactivity #100514127 and 1 more
        Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:04pm
        Aug 1, 2026
        trinflowerswishlistregionactivity #100067178
        Jul 26, 2026 @ 9:57am
        Jul 26, 2026
        aframe9999addreportactivity #100017143
        Jul 25, 2026 @ 5:19pm
        Jul 25, 2026
        saraavalentinewishlistregionactivity #99891669
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:10am
        Jul 24, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        yopper77trailHospital CutoutNo longer there it seems
        Apr 1, 2024 @ 5:08pm
        Apr 1, 2024
        juliegrangertrailSpearfingerTook this downhill after climbing Ukteena....
        Aug 19, 2023 @ 2:50pm
        Aug 19, 2023
        juliegrangertrailUktenaFun to climb — lots of features — hairpin...
        Aug 19, 2023 @ 2:47pm
        Aug 19, 2023
        cbgrifftrailUktenaI recommend climbing Uktena (30 min climb) and...
        Jul 10, 2023 @ 3:01pm
        Jul 10, 2023
        dthomas007reportUktenaMr’ffk,(?8)&$
        Jun 13, 2023 @ 11:21am
        Jun 13, 2023

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike1515 miles2,946 ft6 miles2,598 ft
        #2,718#9699936655,052
        E-Bike1112 miles2,749 ft5 miles1,722 ft
        #5,565#1,7153262516
        Gravel Bike33 miles75 ft4,934 ft1,604 ft
        #803#1,15318
        Adaptive Bike13,894 ft26 ft348 ft548 ft
        #810#439131
        Winter Fat Bike46 miles2,247 ft4 miles689 ft
        #491#1,139185
        Hike1922 miles3,038 ft6 miles4,590 ft
        #6,825#2,40423641471
        Trail Running1922 miles3,038 ft6 miles4,590 ft
        #6,795#2,22636431

        Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokee

        What are the best places to ride in Cherokee?
        Cherokee has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cherokee?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cherokee are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Cherokee?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Cherokee are:
        • August (93 activities)
        • July (92 activities)
        • September (85 activities)
        Check the Cherokee reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Cherokee?
        There are 3 parking locations listed in Cherokee. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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