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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 3, 2026

        Stats

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        Trails (view details)
        26
        Trails Mountain Bike
        22
        Trails Horse
        1
        Trails Hike
        25
        Trails Trail Running
        25
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        1
        Total Distance
        83 miles
        Total Descent
        215 ft
        Total Vertical
        30 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        32 ft
        Reports
        42
        Photos
        3
        Ridden Counter
        132

        Articles

        The 7 Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the U.S.
        May 30, 2025 from outsideonline.com
        The beach can be adventurous, too. Explore the best coastal hikes in the U.S., from short walks to ambitious through-hikes.
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        Popular Ocracoke Mountain Biking Trails

        100 0.0 2,277 ft 6 ft 8
        Along this relatively level path you can see the diverse maritime forest ecosystem up close, practice your skill at identifying trees, listen to the call of birds, and traverse some of the highest points on Hatteras Island. The start...
        95 0.0 676 ft 7 ft 8
        Along this relatively level path you can see the diverse maritime forest ecosystem up close, practice your skill at identifying trees, listen to the call of birds, and traverse some of the highest points on Hatteras Island. The start...
        95 0.0 535 ft 3 ft 8
        Popular green difficulty sandy. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        80 0.0 4 miles 21 ft 7
        Popular green difficulty sandy. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 0.0 489 ft 3 ft 5
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        5 0.0 659 ft 0 ft 4
        Less popular white difficulty other. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 2 miles 57 ft 4
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        65 0.0 285 ft 0 ft 3
        Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 3 rides
        Past Week
        • 16 rides

        Photos of Ocracoke Mountain Bike

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        Jan 1, 2024 @ 8:32pm
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        Jan 1, 2024 @ 8:31pm
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        Jan 1, 2024 @ 8:31pm
        Jan 1, 2024

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Buxton Woods Preserve Trail
        Apr 17, 2024 @ 8:17am
        Apr 17, 2024
        WetSome trees down. Cleaned up some. Some...TomAtwell
        Open Ponds Trail
        Jan 1, 2024 @ 8:31pm
        Jan 1, 2024
        Dry A peaceful sandy trail. A few areas where...Shredrie

        Activity Feed

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        barefootexplorerriddentrailactivity #97114536
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:59am
        Jun 16, 2026
        Philmarshallcommenttrailactivity #94424423 and 1 more
        May 10, 2026 @ 7:21am
        May 10, 2026
        BunnyReikoriddentrailactivity #89366725 and 11 more
        Feb 22, 2026 @ 10:36am
        Feb 22, 2026
        CarbonCrackheadriddentrailactivity #82363739 and 11 more
        Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:55pm
        Oct 14, 2025
        Lyda19687wishlisttrailactivity #78927478 and 2 more
        Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:20am
        Aug 25, 2025

        Recent Comments

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        PhilmarshalltrailBuxton Woods Preserve TrailThis is a really fun trail, especially since...
        May 10, 2026 @ 7:22am
        May 10, 2026
        PhilmarshalltrailMountain to Sea TrailThis is riding on the beach, which can be...
        May 10, 2026 @ 7:21am
        May 10, 2026
        PhilmarshalltrailMountain to Sea TrailThis is a beach ride - great fun at low tide.
        Apr 23, 2025 @ 4:38am
        Apr 23, 2025
        raywirthtrailOpen Ponds TrailA official -looking sign at the trailhead in...
        Nov 9, 2024 @ 5:36pm
        Nov 9, 2024

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike2280 miles207 ft19 miles30 ft
        #10,081#3,1583421,375
        Horse13 miles3 ft1,368 ft10 ft
        7
        Hike2581 miles213 ft20 miles30 ft
        #4,239#1,49342106
        Trail Running2581 miles213 ft20 miles30 ft
        #3,676#1,0944231
        ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles3 ft1,132 ft3 ft
        #1,050#503

        Frequently Asked Questions About Ocracoke

        What are the best places to ride in Ocracoke?
        Ocracoke has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ocracoke?
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Ocracoke?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ocracoke are:
        • October (24 activities)
        • May (23 activities)
        • December (10 activities)
        Check the Ocracoke reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Ocracoke?
        There are 19 parking locations listed in Ocracoke. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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