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SaveRaleigh trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Trails here are often flowy and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and ridgelines. Common trail features include bridges, rollers and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include William B. Umstead State Park, Wendell Falls and Williamson Preserve.
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- Mountain Bike
80 trails
- E-Bike
16 trails
- Gravel Bike
59 trails
- Adaptive Bike
36 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
107 trails
- Trail Running
107 trails
Region Details
- 29
- 21
- 21
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Nov 7, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 109
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 80
- Trails E-Bike
- 16
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 59
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 36
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 107
- Trails Trail Running
- 107
- Total Distance
- 159 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,844 ft
- Total Vertical
- 330 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 479 ft
- Reports
- 5,395
- Photos
- 83
- Completed Counter
- 35,561
Articles
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.
Sub Regions
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Downtown
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Lake Johnson Park
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Lake Raleigh Woods
- 2
- 3
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Wendell Falls
- 8
- 3
- 1
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William B. Umstead State Park
- 14
- 3
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Williamson Preserve
- 6
- 2
Popular Raleigh Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 28 ft • 432 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,742 ft • 17 ft • 429 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 80 ft • 421 •
This trail is unidirectional by day. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday bikers turn left at all direction signs. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, bikers turn right at all direction signs
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 155 ft • 397 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 6 ft • 374 •
Cedar Ridge is the only true bike-legal singletrack within Umstead State Park. It's fast and flowy with a few steeper corners. The trail crosses the creek at the bottom, but don't let it dissuade you -- the "creekbed" is concreted and...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3,397 ft • 18 ft • 361 •
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 99 ft • 357 •
Thursday, Friday, Saturday bikes turn right. Sunday-Wednesday bikes turn left
Raleigh Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 375 ft • 4 • Loop •
CCW loop joining all the Williamson Preserve trails starting at the Mial Plantation parking lot. See...
★ 1.0 • 24 miles • 239 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
Greenway route from Raleigh to Clayton MTB trails
29 miles • 544 ft • 2 •
This greenway route goes all the way from the NC Art Museum in Raleigh to downtown Clayton. Almost all of...
Photos of Raleigh Mountain Bike
Videos of Raleigh Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| White Oak Creek (West) | Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/New_York) Oct 15, 2026 | Ideal | weesif | Trail is closed with barricade just east... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Walnut Hill Way | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Salamander Loop | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Pine Warbler Loop | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Pine Warbler Connector | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Pine Warbler Connect | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Pine Warbler | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Magnolia Run | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Longleaf Loop | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Little Falls Loop | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Lily Loop Connector | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York) Nov 7, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| BigBig5 | add | karma | activity #107647782 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 3:26am 2 days |
| Lars-MTB | add | report | activity #107374598 and 25 more | Nov 7, 2026 @ 1:05pm Nov 7, 2026 |
| kenl187 | wishlist | region | activity #107346801 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:15am Nov 7, 2026 |
| Lars-MTB | add | report | activity #107276518 and 12 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:15pm Nov 5, 2026 |
| ChuckHunley | add | report | activity #107134834 and 7 more | Nov 3, 2026 @ 10:45am Nov 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Absolutely love this flowy trail for speed and... | Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:35pm Jul 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail still closed from below mile markers. | May 10, 2026 @ 9:14am May 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | trail closed from mile marker 13 to mile... | Aug 25, 2025 @ 8:59pm Aug 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Nice mostly shaded. If cycling go early. ... | Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:26am Jul 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Sections of nice and flat with technical rock... | Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:29am Apr 15, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails518 awarded -
10 Blue Trails444 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k13 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge188 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge20 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k13 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 | 80 | 124 miles | 4,652 ft | 41 miles | 331 ft | #828 | #6 | 82 | 5,395 | 4 | 36,947 | |
| E-Bike | 16 | 56 miles | 1,640 ft | 19 miles | 331 ft | #3,372 | #21 | 345 | 2 | 936 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 59 | 106 miles | 3,504 ft | 35 miles | 331 ft | #188 | #3 | 317 | 1 | 1,094 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 36 | 31 miles | 912 ft | 9 miles | 299 ft | #1,345 | #6 | 409 | 12 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 4 miles | 285 ft | 2 miles | 190 ft | 53 | ||||||
| Hike | 107 | 157 miles | 7,733 ft | 56 miles | 331 ft | #1,428 | #20 | 5,384 | 1 | 1,832 | ||
| Trail Running | 107 | 157 miles | 7,733 ft | 56 miles | 331 ft | #1,065 | #9 | 1 | 5,384 | 1 | 4,226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Raleigh?
Raleigh has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Raleigh?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Raleigh are:
- Longleaf Loop (4.3/5)
- Pine Warbler Loop (4.2/5)
- Pine Warbler (4.2/5)
- Little Falls Loop (4.2/5)
- Salamander Loop (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Raleigh?
There are 20 parking locations listed in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?
The longest trail in Raleigh is Neuse River Trail at 44.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Raleigh?
The best hiking trails in Raleigh are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Raleigh?
The best trail running trails in Raleigh are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Raleigh?
Raleigh has a total of 109 trails. Of those, 80 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Raleigh to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Raleigh?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Raleigh is Neuse River Trail with 120 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Raleigh?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Raleigh is Neuse River Trail with 103 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Raleigh?
Raleigh supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Raleigh?
The following bike services are available in Raleigh:
- Bike Shop (8)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Raleigh?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Raleigh is NC Museum of Art Trails with an average grade of 3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Raleigh?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Raleigh. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Raleigh?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Raleigh are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Raleigh?
The overall region status for Raleigh is Clear / Green. Out of 68 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 14
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Can I ride an ebike in Raleigh?
Yes, Raleigh supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Raleigh that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Raleigh?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Raleigh are: View all mountain biking routes in Raleigh.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Raleigh?
The most popular Strava segments in Raleigh are:
- Riverview KOM (11,544 athletes)
- CJ -- Riverview Road climb to Walnut Creek entrance (10,800 athletes)
- Point to Walnut (10,745 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Raleigh?
There are currently 14 closed trails in Raleigh. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 14
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Raleigh?
Yes, there are 37 accessible/adaptive trails in Raleigh. View all adaptive trails in Raleigh for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Raleigh?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Raleigh are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Raleigh?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Raleigh are:
- Pine Warbler Loop (5/5)
- Pine Warbler (5/5)
- Fern Trail (4.5/5)
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