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SaveCullowhee 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 and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include jumps. Popular destinations include WCU Trail System, Caney Fork and Wayehuta ORV Park.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
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- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,272 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,453 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,555 ft
- Reports
- 43
- Photos
- 35
- Completed Counter
- 907
Sub Regions
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Caney Fork
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Wayehuta ORV Park
- 1
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WCU Trail System
- 4
- 3
Popular Cullowhee Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 217 ft • 122 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 282 ft • 120 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,978 ft • 51 ft • 102 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 164 ft • 99 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 1,440 ft • 152 ft • 83 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 486 ft • 78 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.5 • 686 ft • 37 ft • 77 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 9 miles • 2,064 ft • 3 • • atv
Roller coaster of machine built water bars for ORV access that are smooth jumps for mountain bikes. Big, tall, fast berms and high speeds. Plenty of air time, great visibility. Lots of fun. Previously referred to as the outer loop or on...
Cullowhee Mountain Bike Routes
45 miles • 6,540 ft • 0 • Loop •
Start at East Laporte Park in Jackson County. Cross Highway 107 and turn onto Caney Fork Road. Turn left...
18 miles • 4,022 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
This route takes you from campus all the way up to the parkway.
Photos of Cullowhee Mountain Bike
Videos of Cullowhee Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Wayehutta - Maximum Whoops Loop | Sep 14, 2025 @ 1:17pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2025 | Ideal | backcountryaddict | ||
| Upper Long Branch Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Gribble Gap Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Little Savannah Connector | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Lower Long Branch Loop | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| Cullowhee Connector | Jun 10, 2024 @ 8:28am Jun 10, 2024 | Ideal | Jeremy122776 EBCI | ||
| HHS Connector | Aug 17, 2022 @ 11:43am Aug 17, 2022 | Ideal | ottprime | ||
| Moses Creek Road | Jan 19, 2020 @ 9:41pm Jan 19, 2020 | Variable | cyclingdude4452 | ||
| Corkscrew | Aug 27, 2018 @ 3:14pm Aug 27, 2018 | Dry | hpiguy |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiltonU6Hzmr | wishlist | region | activity #103251806 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 5:31am Sep 7, 2026 |
| cvman33 | ridden | trail | activity #100723450 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:31am Aug 4, 2026 |
| ZillaG | wishlist | region | activity #98267766 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:47am Jul 2, 2026 |
| MOp0G5CC | ridden | trail | activity #92505847 | Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:43pm Apr 12, 2026 |
| Jiml4uWct | wishlist | trail | activity #92256822 | Apr 9, 2026 @ 8:58am Apr 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | three minutes to go up the road and two hours... | Nov 20, 2025 @ 5:51pm Nov 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Recommend the connector trail be upgraded from... | May 20, 2024 @ 1:45pm May 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | 4/3/24. We did an East Coast high altitude... | Apr 24, 2024 @ 5:38am Apr 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | A well-maintained XC trail. Riding the branch... | Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:07am Jul 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | A well-maintained and fun XC trail. Riding the... | Jul 13, 2021 @ 6:05am Jul 13, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k43 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge15 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k42 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge15 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 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 | 11 | 41 miles | 9,272 ft | 19 miles | 3,314 ft | #3,714 | #35 | 35 | 42 | 2 | 3,565 | |
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 34 miles | 8,314 ft | 17 miles | 3,219 ft | #2,707 | #1,113 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 446 ft | 49 ft | #7,955 | #56 | |||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 9 miles | 2,028 ft | 4 miles | 1,726 ft | #2,707 | #1,113 | |||||
| Hike | 11 | 33 miles | 7,244 ft | 15 miles | 3,451 ft | #6,977 | #56 | 42 | 1 | 364 | ||
| Trail Running | 11 | 33 miles | 7,244 ft | 15 miles | 3,451 ft | #6,503 | #46 | 42 | 1 | 50 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 9 miles | 2,028 ft | 4 miles | 1,726 ft | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cullowhee?
Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cullowhee are:
- Little Savannah Connector (4.2/5)
- Upper Long Branch Loop (4.2/5)
- HHS Connector (4.2/5)
- Gribble Gap Loop (4.2/5)
- Lower Long Branch Loop (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cullowhee?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Cullowhee. 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 Cullowhee?
The longest trail in Cullowhee is Wayehutta - Maximum Whoops Loop at 8.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cullowhee?
The best hiking trails in Cullowhee are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cullowhee?
Cullowhee has a total of 12 trails. Of those, 11 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cullowhee to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cullowhee?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cullowhee is Wayehutta - Maximum Whoops Loop with 2,064 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cullowhee?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cullowhee is Wayehutta - Maximum Whoops Loop with 2,027 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cullowhee?
Cullowhee supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cullowhee?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cullowhee is HHS Connector with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Cullowhee?
Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cullowhee?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cullowhee are: View all mountain biking routes in Cullowhee.
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What is the highest summit in Cullowhee?
The highest summit in Cullowhee is Spot Knob at 5,794 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cullowhee?
The most popular Strava segments in Cullowhee are:
- Yellow DH pedal section (802 athletes)
- Yellow Lower Half DH (755 athletes)
- post powerline twisties (653 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cullowhee?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Cullowhee. View all adaptive trails in Cullowhee for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cullowhee?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cullowhee are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cullowhee?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cullowhee are:
- Little Savannah Connector (5/5)
- Corkscrew (2.5/5)
- HHS Connector (5/5)
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