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SaveThese trails are separate from Beech Mountain and there is No Lift Access.
The Emerald Outback @ Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park open to the public year round. The trails are maintained by the Town of Beech Mountain and criss-cross the mountaintop. These trails are separate from Beech Mountain and there is No Lift Access.
USA Cycling hosted its 2013 and 2014 collegiate national championships at the Emerald Outback, which is fast becoming one of the premier mountain biking locations in the Southeast. It's also a great destination for hiking and trail running.
The Emerald Outback is comprised of double track, single track, grassy areas and dirt/gravel roads, ranging from 4,700 to 5,400 feet in elevation, which makes the Outback one of the highest mountain biking trail systems on the East Coast.
Several miles are single track, described as “typical rocky, rooty, East Coast mountain biking single track.”
Trails are free and open to the public seven days a week. Riders and hikers must register at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center before proceeding to the trails.
The Emerald Outback @ Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park open to the public year round. The trails are maintained by the Town of Beech Mountain and criss-cross the mountaintop. These trails are separate from Beech Mountain and there is No Lift Access.
USA Cycling hosted its 2013 and 2014 collegiate national championships at the Emerald Outback, which is fast becoming one of the premier mountain biking locations in the Southeast. It's also a great destination for hiking and trail running.
The Emerald Outback is comprised of double track, single track, grassy areas and dirt/gravel roads, ranging from 4,700 to 5,400 feet in elevation, which makes the Outback one of the highest mountain biking trail systems on the East Coast.
Several miles are single track, described as “typical rocky, rooty, East Coast mountain biking single track.”
Trails are free and open to the public seven days a week. Riders and hikers must register at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center before proceeding to the trails.
source: Beech Mountain-Emerald Outback
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: EMO
Land Manager: Beech Mountain
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- Mountain Bike
17 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
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- 2
- 7
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 17
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 17
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Total Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,124 ft
- Total Vertical
- 783 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,325 ft
- Reports
- 119
- Photos
- 71
- Completed Counter
- 2,200
Popular Emerald Outback Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 95 ft • 308 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features jump. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 2.8 • 2,313 ft • 29 ft • 227 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,257 ft • 31 ft • 220 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 31 ft green climb. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 2.9 • 1 mile • 187 ft • 203 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 4,806 ft • 67 ft • 199 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 2.7 • 1,467 ft • 67 ft • 189 •
From the intersection of Oz Forest Run and Wizard's Way. Gradual downhill single track, there is quite a bit of rain on Beech Mountain; it is not too treacherous but be on your toes.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,886 ft • 51 ft • 158 •
This trail is short but fun, super fast and flowy with some decent sized jumps. Mainly clay based so avoid riding after large rains.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,650 ft • 5 ft • 77 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Emerald Outback Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Jackalope Connector | Jun 4, 2025 @ 10:54am Jun 4, 2025 | Ideal | ThomasMcComb | ||
| Witches Tail | May 24, 2025 @ 1:01pm May 24, 2025 | Ideal | caleb93 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFLMTB | wishlist | region | activity #105378931 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 6:21pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| johnjohnjohn3 | wishlist | region | activity #102594059 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:42am Aug 29, 2026 |
| GregoryFHvQ8a | ridden | trail | activity #101919546 and 1 more | Aug 20, 2026 @ 8:33am Aug 20, 2026 |
| Tsmit317 | ridden | trail | activity #100829606 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:06pm Aug 5, 2026 |
| Tsmit317 | ridden | trail | activity #100504688 and 1 more | Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:30am Aug 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | If you are riding this up from the Oz Run... | Jun 13, 2025 @ 2:03pm Jun 13, 2025 | ||
| report | My bad commented through my pocket | Jun 8, 2025 @ 11:19am Jun 8, 2025 | ||
| report | wxha a. K deaa we s saws s so as e e z Ac... | Jun 8, 2025 @ 11:19am Jun 8, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Mountain Bike Park | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 km |
| Lees–McRae College | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.8 km | |
| Sugar Mountain Resort | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.5 km |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Park | 11.4 km | ||||
| Roan Mountain State Park | 5 | 11.7 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 17 | 9 miles | 2,123 ft | 5 miles | 784 ft | #7,299 | #75 | 71 | 119 | 1,212 | ||
| E-Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 154 ft | 2,943 ft | 207 ft | #8,478 | #52 | 112 | 41 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 315 ft | 4,603 ft | 171 ft | #3,435 | #1,584 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 315 ft | 4,603 ft | 171 ft | #3,449 | #1,591 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 15 | 8 miles | 1,932 ft | 4 miles | 784 ft | #11,265 | #92 | 117 | 117 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 8 miles | 1,932 ft | 4 miles | 784 ft | #10,446 | #70 | 117 | 55 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1 mile | 230 ft | 3,776 ft | 157 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback are:
- Witches Tail (4.1/5)
- Witches Backbone (4.1/5)
- Ruby Slippers (4/5)
- Southern Ridge (3.7/5)
- OZ Forest Run (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Emerald Outback?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Emerald Outback are:
- July (23 activities)
- June (16 activities)
- August (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Emerald Outback?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Emerald Outback. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Emerald Outback?
The longest trail in Emerald Outback is Jackalope's Trail at 1.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Emerald Outback?
The best hiking trails in Emerald Outback are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Emerald Outback?
The best trail running trails in Emerald Outback are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Emerald Outback?
Emerald Outback has a total of 17 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Emerald Outback?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Emerald Outback is Jackalope's Trail with 187 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Emerald Outback?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Emerald Outback is Southern Ridge with 200 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Emerald Outback?
Emerald Outback supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Emerald Outback is Connector with an average grade of 4.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Emerald Outback?
The overall region status for Emerald Outback is Clear / Green. Out of 15 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Emerald Outback?
Yes, Emerald Outback supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Emerald Outback that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Emerald Outback?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Emerald Outback are:
- AM (10 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Emerald Outback?
The most popular Strava segments in Emerald Outback are:
- OZ Forest jib party (1,742 athletes)
- Bitch's Wackbone (972 athletes)
- Up Southern Ridge Switchbacks (806 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Emerald Outback?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Emerald Outback. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Emerald Outback?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Emerald Outback are:
- Wizard's Way (2.7/5)
- Totos Trot (0/5)
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