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SaveMars Hill 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 Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Scenery includes alpine terrain, ridgelines and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, berms and rollers. Many trails are used in winter and good in wet weather. Popular destinations include Hatley Pointe Ski Area, Bald Mountains and Bailey Mountain.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
15 trails
- Gravel Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
21 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
12 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
26 trails
- Nordic Ski
1 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 14, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 49
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 15
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 21
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 12
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 26
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,994 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,126 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,575 ft
- Reports
- 55
- Photos
- 148
- Completed Counter
- 3,580
Sub Regions
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Bald Mountains
- 2
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Hatley Pointe Bike Park
- 1
- 2
Popular Mars Hill Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 1,478 ft • 19 •
Less popular blue difficulty alpine doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,478 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 17 •
A green trail with subtle hints of blue. Big quick berms up at top and small outcroppings of rocks and roots and off-camberness to test your meddle. Not the easiest greens but the right amount of spice to get you warmed up for the other...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 820 ft • 0 ft • 17 •
Starts at the bottom of the lift with moderately steep berms that lead into some lippy tabletops, a step-up and some quick switchbacks and berms, stay off the brakes and get your jump on.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 925 ft • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 925 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Photos of Mars Hill Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Patch Road | Aug 22, 2023 @ 10:30am Aug 22, 2023 | Dry | trailtraverser | ||
| Haywood Hurricane Spur | Aug 22, 2023 @ 10:29am Aug 22, 2023 | Variable | trailtraverser | ||
| Little Creek Rd | Dec 4, 2021 @ 8:19am Dec 4, 2021 | Dry | Cyclovoice |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn-Goat-13 | vote | trail | activity #104218087 and 2 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:32am Sep 20, 2026 |
| ptrailsEK | wishlist | region | activity #104206039 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:06am Sep 20, 2026 |
| Chris71R5Bb | wishlist | region | activity #103840018 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 5:49am Sep 15, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #103359244 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:43am Sep 8, 2026 |
| stringbean90 | add | trail | activity #103359107 and 2 more | Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:40am Sep 8, 2026 |
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Big Ride 30k0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Bailey Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Mars Hill |
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 | 15 | 68 miles | 8,678 ft | 28 miles | 2,448 ft | #2,898 | #1,036 | 148 | 54 | 1,676 | ||
| E-Bike | 15 | 68 miles | 8,678 ft | 28 miles | 2,448 ft | #3,075 | #1,127 | 14 | 80 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 62 miles | 6,709 ft | 24 miles | 2,448 ft | #1,598 | #418 | 3 | 85 | |||
| Hike | 21 | 84 miles | 9,820 ft | 31 miles | 2,864 ft | #3,892 | #1,364 | 15 | 1 | 375 | ||
| Trail Running | 14 | 43 miles | 5,095 ft | 14 miles | 2,864 ft | #5,649 | #1,790 | 15 | 28 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3 miles | 1,119 ft | 3 miles | 1,102 ft | 4 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 12 | 62 miles | 6,709 ft | 24 miles | 2,448 ft | #520 | #191 | 5 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | #1,981 | #1,177 | 1 | ||||||||
| Downhill Ski | 26 | 4 miles | 2,175 ft | 3 miles | 627 ft | #529 | #239 | 57 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | #1,982 | #1,093 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mars Hill?
Mars Hill has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mars Hill?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mars Hill are:
- Brown Gap Road (0/5)
- Rube Rock Trail / Groundhog Creek Trial (0/5)
- Summit Flow (0/5)
- Ridge + Root (0/5)
- Cloud Line (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Mars Hill?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Mars Hill. 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 Mars Hill?
The longest trail in Mars Hill is Brown Gap Road at 6.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mars Hill?
The best hiking trails in Mars Hill are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mars Hill?
The best trail running trails in Mars Hill are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mars Hill?
Mars Hill has a total of 49 trails. Of those, 15 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mars Hill to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mars Hill?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mars Hill is Brown Gap Road with 1,478 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mars Hill?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mars Hill is Rube Rock Trail / Groundhog Creek Trial with 1,970 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mars Hill?
Mars Hill supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Mars Hill?
The following bike services are available in Mars Hill:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mars Hill?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mars Hill is Brown Gap Road with an average grade of 3.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Mars Hill?
The overall region status for Mars Hill is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Mars Hill?
Yes, Mars Hill supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Mars Hill that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Mars Hill?
The highest summit in Mars Hill is Mary Knob at 4,715 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mars Hill?
The most popular Strava segments in Mars Hill are:
- Harmon Den - Robert Gap (638 athletes)
- Cold Springs Creek Rd Climb (624 athletes)
- fs288 - Buzzards roost to the river (592 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Mars Hill?
Mars Hill supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Mars Hill for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mars Hill?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mars Hill are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mars Hill?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mars Hill are:
- Summit Flow (3/5)
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