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SaveCherokee 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, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Gravel Biking. Scenery includes summits and views. Common trail features include berms, bridges and jumps. Popular destinations include Fire Mountain Trails and Pinnacle Park.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Gravel Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
21 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 21
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,181 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,941 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,926 ft
- Reports
- 366
- Photos
- 101
- Completed Counter
- 13,038
Sub Regions
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Fire Mountain Trails
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- 4
- 6
Popular Cherokee Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,366 ft • 206 ft • 1,578 •
Easy access trail that traverses the bottom of the hill.
• 50 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 508 ft • 1,389 •
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.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,045 ft • 51 ft • 1,207 •
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.
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 223 ft • 1,191 •
Perfectly cut trail takes you up to the top as you wind through the forest. Slow grind but nothing technical.
• 60 ★ 5.0 • 607 ft • 24 ft • 1,008 •
This section of Lower Tinker's Dream is one way due to the two wooden technical terrain features.
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 Uktena. This will take you up to the top the easier way so you...
Photos of Cherokee Mountain Bike
Videos of Cherokee Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lazy Elk | Jul 25, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | aframe9999 | ||
| Kessel Run | Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 10, 2026 | Unknown | Magnumti | ||
| Uktena | Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 10, 2026 | Ideal | Magnumti | ||
| Spearfinger | Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 10, 2026 | Ideal | Magnumti | ||
| Lower Tinker's Dream | Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 10, 2026 | Ideal | Magnumti | ||
| Tinker's Dream | Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 10, 2026 | Ideal | Magnumti | ||
| Lower Tinker's Dream (One Way) | Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | tracytoler NITRO | ||
| Skilly Return | Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | tracytoler NITRO | ||
| Skilly | Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | tracytoler NITRO | ||
| Fire Tower Trail | Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York) Mar 19, 2026 | Ideal | tracytoler NITRO |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sliver10 | wishlist | region | activity #107025773 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 11:35am Nov 1, 2026 |
| slopezdevictoria | wishlist | region | activity #106795809 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 4:03am Oct 29, 2026 |
| bowler1 | wishlist | route | activity #106519911 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:56pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| Noneya | ridden | trail | activity #106418515 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:28pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| rslonakernu4u | wishlist | region | activity #105961703 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 5:34pm Oct 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | rideable that late in the year? | Oct 13, 2026 @ 9:26pm Oct 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | No longer there it seems | Apr 1, 2024 @ 5:08pm Apr 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | Took this downhill after climbing Ukteena.... | Aug 19, 2023 @ 2:50pm Aug 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | Fun to climb — lots of features — hairpin... | Aug 19, 2023 @ 2:47pm Aug 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | I recommend climbing Uktena (30 min climb) and... | Jul 10, 2023 @ 3:01pm Jul 10, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k48 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge15 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k48 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge18 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
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 | 14 | 14 miles | 2,946 ft | 6 miles | 1,781 ft | #2,794 | #24 | 98 | 366 | 5 | 5,190 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 12 miles | 2,749 ft | 5 miles | 1,722 ft | #5,893 | #36 | 326 | 2 | 539 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 75 ft | 4,934 ft | 787 ft | #3,450 | #31 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3,894 ft | 26 ft | 348 ft | 548 ft | #810 | #439 | 13 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 6 miles | 2,247 ft | 4 miles | 689 ft | #3,375 | #13 | 185 | ||||
| Hike | 21 | 22 miles | 3,041 ft | 6 miles | 3,940 ft | #7,016 | #56 | 2 | 364 | 1 | 490 | |
| Trail Running | 21 | 22 miles | 3,041 ft | 6 miles | 3,940 ft | #7,290 | #54 | 364 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cherokee?
Cherokee has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cherokee?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cherokee are:
- Uktena (4.3/5)
- Spearfinger (4.3/5)
- Kessel Run (4.3/5)
- Skilly (4.3/5)
- Lower Tinker's Dream (One Way) (4.2/5)
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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:
- October (81 activities)
- August (69 activities)
- May (62 activities)
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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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What is the longest trail in Cherokee?
The longest trail in Cherokee is Kessel Run at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cherokee?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cherokee?
The best trail running trails in Cherokee are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cherokee?
Cherokee has a total of 22 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cherokee to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cherokee?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cherokee is Uktena with 619 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cherokee?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cherokee is Kessel Run with 1,044 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cherokee?
Cherokee supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Cherokee?
The following bike services are available in Cherokee:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cherokee?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cherokee is Skilly Return with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cherokee?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cherokee. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Cherokee?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Cherokee are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Cherokee?
The overall region status for Cherokee is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Cherokee?
Yes, Cherokee supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Cherokee that allow e-bikes. 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 Cherokee?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cherokee are: View all mountain biking routes in Cherokee.
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What type of bike is most common in Cherokee?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Cherokee are:
- AM (40 activities)
- XC (4 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Cherokee?
The highest summit in Cherokee is Walker Bald at 5,367 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cherokee?
The most popular Strava segments in Cherokee are:
- Powerline Climb to Bridge (5,776 athletes)
- Final push home (5,534 athletes)
- Fast Section (5,247 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Cherokee?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Cherokee. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Cherokee.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cherokee?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cherokee directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cherokee?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cherokee are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cherokee?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cherokee are:
- Lower Tinker's Dream (4/5)
- Tinker's Dream (3.5/5)
- Lower Tinker's Dream (One Way) (5/5)
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