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Region Details
- 260
- 40
- 155
- 298
- 92
- 11
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,534
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 882
- Trails E-Bike
- 141
- Trails Horse
- 316
- Trails Hike
- 1,510
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,453
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 17
- Trails Observed Trials
- 9
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 29
- Trails Snowmobile
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 39
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 18
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 54
- Total Distance
- 2,773 miles
- Total Descent
- 506,037 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,774 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,644 ft
- Reports
- 15,348
- Photos
- 3,648
- Ridden Counter
- 385,440
Articles
BWR Asheville 2023: Sunshine and dusty backroads
Jun 13, 2023 from other
A photo gallery recap of the 2023 BWR Asheville gravel event in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
The 5 Best New Thru-Hikes to Start Planning Now
Jan 4, 2022 from backpacker.com
Start planning to hike these in-progress U.S. trails in 2022.
North Carolina's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
North Carolina is covered by trails of all varieties, and offers up opportunities for riders of all stripes.
Video: Neko Mulally Tests Tires with Kenda
Jan 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Neko Mulally rides and gives feedback on some of the tires that Kenda has been working on.
Sub Regions
- Nantahala National Forest (115)
- Bryson City (37)
- Cashiers (16)
- Panthertown Valley (16)
- Cherokee (15)
- Fire Mountain Trails (13)
- Cullowhee (11)
- Caney Fork (2)
- Wayehuta ORV Park (1)
- WCU Trail System (8)
- Fontana Dam (14)
- Robbinsville (14)
- Northwest (136)
- Blowing Rock (2)
- Boone (31)
- Rocky Knob Park (23)
- Lenoir (9)
- Boone Fork Area (2)
- Zacks Fork (7)
- Little Switzerland (3)
- Marion (18)
- Woods Mountain (11)
- Morganton (18)
- Mortimer (12)
- Wilson Creek (12)
- Old Fort (22)
- Camp Grier (3)
- Curtis Creek (7)
- Gateway Trail System (11)
- Kitsuma Peak (3)
- Pisgah (430)
- Bent Creek (63)
- Brevard (133)
- Candler (3)
- Alex's Forest (3)
- Cedar Mountain (90)
- Elkin (12)
- Flat Rock (19)
- Hendersonville (35)
- Jonesville (8)
- Mills River (31)
- North Mills River (27)
- The Riveter (0)
- Saluda (0)
- Swannanoa (7)
- Walnut Grove (0)
- Zirconia (12)
- Ride Rock Creek (12)
- Middle Prong Wilderness (1)
- Asheville (62)
- Big Ivy (Coleman Boundary) (10)
- Biltmore Estate (12)
- Kolo Bike Park (26)
- Richmond Hill (6)
- Shope Creek (1)
- Banner Elk (2)
- Franklin (31)
- Hayesville (20)
- Lake Lure (7)
- Mars Hill (2)
- Marshall (18)
- Bald Mountains (18)
- Murphy (19)
- Piney Knob (3)
- Ramsey Bluff (0)
- Sugar Mountain (7)
- Wilkesboro (24)
- Beech Mountain Bike Park (16)
- Berm Park (1)
- Chestnut Mountain (17)
- Emerald Outback (12)
- Rough Creek Watershed Trail System (5)
Popular Mountains Region (NC) Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Jim Branch Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Hooker Creek Trail Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Hilltop Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Hickory Mountain Loop Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Black Mountain Trail (Lower) Pisgah Ranger District | |||
| Big Rock Trail Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Cedar Rock Trail Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Isaac Heath Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Burnt Mountain Trail Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Jim Branch Alt Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Maxwell Cove Pisgah Ranger District | |||
| Lake Imaging Road Dupont State Recreational Forest | |||
| Black Mountain Trail (Middle) Pisgah Ranger District | |||
| Green's Lick Bent Creek Experimental Forest |
Mountains Region (NC) Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 3rd Coast Enduro Series - Brevard Enduro Presented by Terrapin Beer Co. Brevard | 19 miles | |
| Kitsuma Kitsuma Peak | 9 miles | |
| BikeTransylvania: Maxwell to Black Mountain trail Brevard | 9 miles | |
| #11- Clawhammer/Middle/Lower Black -Roam Fest East Crankjoy Route Brevard | 9 miles | |
| Ridgeline Loop Cedar Mountain | 5 miles | |
| Bent Creek Loop w/ Green's Lick and Ingles Field Gap Bent Creek | 12 miles | |
| Mills River - Spencer Upper & Fletcher Mills River | 10 miles | |
| Bent Creek North Bent Creek Experimental Forest | 14 miles | |
| Bike Transylvania: Clawhammer Buckwheat, Bennett Gap Brevard | 10 miles | |
| Bike Transylvania: Jim Branch to Ridgeline Cedar Mountain | 5 miles |
Photos of Mountains Region (NC) Mountain Bike
trail: Tortuga
244 |
Nov 2, 2020 @ 10:24am
Nov 2, 2020
trail: Tortuga
330 |
Jul 27, 2020 @ 10:42pm
Jul 27, 2020
trail: Big Rock Trail
532 |
Apr 20, 2020 @ 4:29pm
Apr 20, 2020
trail: Warrior Creek
277 |
Dec 7, 2017 @ 3:33pm
Dec 7, 2017
trail: Warrior Creek
198 |
Jun 16, 2017 @ 12:58pm
Jun 16, 2017Videos of Mountains Region (NC) Mountain Bike
trail: Stampede
48 |
Nov 27, 2023
trail: Daniel Ridge
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Nov 4, 2023
trail: Daniel Ridge
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Oct 29, 2023
trail: Buffalo Creek Park
4 |
Oct 21, 2023
trail: Ruby Slippers
72 |
Apr 28, 2023
trail: Stampede
124 |
Feb 6, 2023
trail: Natural Selection
369 |
Dec 17, 2022
trail: Trace Ridge Trail (Upper)
17 |
Nov 10, 2022
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Loop Tsali Recreation Area | Nov 29, 2023 @ 8:08am 2 days | Variable | brphoto | Lots of leaves. Need to watch your speed... | |
| West Wimba Loop Lake James State Park | Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:49am Nov 21, 2023 | Unknown | pastahl NWNC.MTBA | Closed due to wet weather. See... | |
| Tindo Connector Trail Lake James State Park | Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:49am Nov 21, 2023 | Unknown | pastahl NWNC.MTBA | Closed due to wet weather. See... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Pisgah Ranger District | Nov 30, 2023 @ 1:17pm 16 hours | Variable | juliegranger | ||
| Trace Ridge Trail North Mills River | Nov 29, 2023 @ 5:42am 2 days | Ideal | SageHarley | ||
| Spencer Gap (Upper) North Mills River | Nov 29, 2023 @ 5:42am 2 days | Ideal | SageHarley | ||
| Wash Creek Trail North Mills River | Nov 29, 2023 @ 5:42am 2 days | Ideal | SageHarley | ||
| Right Loop Tsali Recreation Area | Nov 29, 2023 @ 8:08am 2 days | Variable | brphoto | ||
| Dark Mtn. Entrance Trail W. Kerr Scott Reservoir | Nov 29, 2023 @ 10:14am 2 days | Ideal | ABolen | ||
| N. Mills & Trace Ridge Connector North Mills River | Nov 28, 2023 @ 10:49am 3 days | Ideal | MacBangu | ||
| Spencer Branch (Lower) North Mills River | Nov 28, 2023 @ 10:49am 3 days | Unknown | MacBangu | ||
| Spencer Branch (Upper) North Mills River | Nov 28, 2023 @ 10:49am 3 days | Variable | MacBangu | ||
| Ridgeline Dupont State Recreational Forest | Nov 27, 2023 @ 7:54am Nov 27, 2023 | Ideal | brphoto |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| lilyd13 | wishlist | route | Big Ivy North | Dec 1, 2023 @ 4:31am 49 mins |
| juliegranger | add | report | North Slope | Nov 30, 2023 @ 1:17pm 16 hours |
| PrashantJZaIjs | difficultyvote | trail | Gravel Rd | Nov 30, 2023 @ 10:35am 19 hours |
| MTB-WestSide | wishlist | region | Tsali Recreation Area | Nov 30, 2023 @ 10:25am 19 hours |
| JumpingInFire | wishlist | trail | Kitsuma | Nov 30, 2023 @ 7:12am 22 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This time of year (late November) not the... | Nov 29, 2023 @ 6:07am 2 days | ||
| trail | Is this really able to be ridden? This is by... | Nov 28, 2023 @ 10:19am 3 days | ||
| trail | So much fun! | Nov 27, 2023 @ 4:25pm Nov 27, 2023 | ||
| trail | Nothing too technical, but some of the... | Nov 26, 2023 @ 3:54pm Nov 26, 2023 | ||
| trail | I think this a great add to the area. You can... | Nov 26, 2023 @ 3:53pm Nov 26, 2023 |
Local Badges
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The Farlow Badge183 awarded -
Full Black - Full Enchilada 2.0235 awarded -
Completionist 20204 awarded -
Completionist 20220 awarded -
10 Blue Trails1,852 awarded -
Big Ride 30k5,155 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride Kanuga Bike Park | bike park | Hendersonville | |
| Beech Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Beech Mountain | |
| Bailey Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Marshall | |
| Ride Rock Creek | bike park | Zirconia | |
| Kolo Bike Park | bike park | Asheville |
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Local Products
Local Trail Supporters
- Northwest NC Mtn. Bike Alliance
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- Park Tool Company
- Sycamore Cycles
- Patrons of Berm Park
- Diamondback Bicycles
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- Dror Bezalel
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Local Trail Supporters
- Northwest NC Mtn. Bike Alliance
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- Park Tool Company
- Sycamore Cycles
- Patrons of Berm Park
- Diamondback Bicycles
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 878 | 1,356 mile | 218,278 ft | 615 miles | 5,010 ft | 3,355 | 15,266 | 420 | 257,694 | |||
| E-Bike | 141 | 177 miles | 24,911 ft | 75 miles | 4,472 ft | 8 | 8,366 | 5 | 4,402 | |||
| Horse | 316 | 736 miles | 106,870 ft | 290 miles | 4,852 ft | 4 | 4,178 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Hike | 1,510 | 2,727 miles | 484,623 ft | 1,191 mile | 5,774 ft | 260 | 14,794 | 23 | 21,545 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,453 | 2,605 miles | 458,602 ft | 1,140 mile | 5,774 ft | 2 | 14,788 | 24 | 6,283 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 17 | 43 miles | 5,148 ft | 14 miles | 3,291 ft | 2 | 2,454 | 40 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 9 | 39 miles | 4,058 ft | 11 miles | 3,291 ft | 172 | 50 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 29 | 50 miles | 6,253 ft | 16 miles | 4,665 ft | 2,454 | 1 | 52 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 5 | 29 miles | 2,185 ft | 6 miles | 3,291 ft | 6 | 7 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 39 | 61 miles | 7,231 ft | 21 miles | 4,104 ft | 96 | 1 | 22 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 8 miles | 1,650 ft | 4 miles | 827 ft | 2 | 717 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 18 | 35 miles | 6,165 ft | 15 miles | 2,848 ft | 14 | 79 | 40 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 54 | 73 miles | 7,608 ft | 23 miles | 3,360 ft | 95 | 58 |
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