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SaveWake Forest trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Forest Ridge, Smith Creek Greenway and New Light Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
42 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
16 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
62 trails
- Trail Running
62 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 2
- 14
- 7
- 6
Region Status
Caution as of 19 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 67
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 42
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 62
- Trails Trail Running
- 62
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,833 ft
- Total Vertical
- 189 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 401 ft
- Reports
- 7,749
- Photos
- 64
- Completed Counter
- 2,502
Sub Regions
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Beaverdam State Recreation Area
- 2
- 2
- 1
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Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Lands
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Forest Ridge
- 1
- 4
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New Light Trails
- 3
- 5
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Old Creedmoor
- 5
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Smith Creek Greenway
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Wake Forest Reservoir
- 3
- 2
Popular Wake Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 168 ft • 489 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 309 ft • 477 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 2.8 • 2 miles • 235 ft • 475 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 78 ft • 442 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 2.8 • 6 miles • 442 ft • 433 •
is 7 miles according to multiple GPS sources, designated one direction (counter-clockwise). Lots of elevation gain for this area. Trail is adjacent to Falls Lake so there is lots of drainage ditches to cross. There is good tree cover so...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,392 ft • 46 ft • 427 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.4 • 4,980 ft • 95 ft • 414 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Wake Forest Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,043 ft • 10 • Loop •
New Light Full Tour including the extra Credit Loop
Photos of Wake Forest Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard's Connector | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/New_York) Sep 6, 2026 | Variable | markmtber | Trail disruptions due to logging activity. | |
| The Guantlet | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York) Sep 6, 2026 | Variable | markmtber | Sections of recent logging damage. | |
| Way In Way Out | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/New_York) Sep 6, 2026 | Variable | markmtber | Multiple sections of trail disruption... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge Main Loop | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/New_York) 19 hours | Ideal | doug9870 | ||
| Peninsula Trail | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York) 1 day | Unknown | ForestRidgeManager Forest Ridge | ||
| Paved Access | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York) 1 day | Unknown | ForestRidgeManager Forest Ridge | ||
| Forest Ridge Connector | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York) 1 day | Unknown | ForestRidgeManager Forest Ridge | ||
| Extension Loop | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York) 1 day | Unknown | ForestRidgeManager Forest Ridge | ||
| Extension Connector | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York) 1 day | Unknown | ForestRidgeManager Forest Ridge | ||
| Shorter Shortcut Alt Line | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Parking Lot Connector | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Loop 2 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson | ||
| Loop 1 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York) Sep 14, 2026 | Unknown | Lars-MTB Williamson |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| doug9870 | add | report | activity #104245799 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:36pm 19 hours |
| ForestRidgeManager | add | report | activity #104202957 and 12 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 5:18am 1 day |
| ForestRidgeManager | add | report | activity #103851095 and 12 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 9:10am Sep 15, 2026 |
| Lars-MTB | add | report | activity #103792952 and 4 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:56am Sep 14, 2026 |
| FallsLakeSRA | add | report | activity #103779477 and 8 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 7:27am Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | b We sbhoul ubu, zysbud. shouldn't. ecvuc.... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 6:58am Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not terribly challenging but also not a whole... | Nov 23, 2025 @ 5:26pm Nov 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very little flow. Get ready for tight... | Nov 23, 2025 @ 5:25pm Nov 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Has a nice mixture of technical and a few... | Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:13pm Sep 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | The trail is hard, the roots and climbs and... | May 11, 2025 @ 3:51pm May 11, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge24 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge24 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 42 | 44 miles | 3,763 ft | 19 miles | 187 ft | #2,394 | #867 | 64 | 7,749 | 3 | 16,649 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 328 ft | 3 miles | 121 ft | #8,459 | #2,546 | 344 | 563 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 13 miles | 735 ft | 5 miles | 174 ft | #2,842 | #962 | 930 | 23 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 184 ft | 1 mile | 112 ft | #5,295 | #1,401 | 785 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 62 | 69 miles | 5,722 ft | 30 miles | 190 ft | #3,636 | #1,272 | 7,628 | 1 | 975 | ||
| Trail Running | 62 | 69 miles | 5,722 ft | 30 miles | 190 ft | #3,655 | #1,087 | 7,628 | 1 | 435 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wake Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wake Forest are:
- Forest Ridge Main Loop (4.2/5)
- Extension Connector (4.1/5)
- Forest Ridge Connector (4.1/5)
- Extension Loop (4.1/5)
- Peninsula Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Wake Forest?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest?
The longest trail in Wake Forest is South Loop at 6.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Wake Forest?
The best hiking trails in Wake Forest are:
- Falls Lake (Falls Lake Dam)
- Peninsula Trail
- Shoreline Trail
- Falls Lake (Raven Ridge Ramble)
- Wake Forest Reservoir Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Wake Forest?
The best trail running trails in Wake Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest has a total of 67 trails. Of those, 42 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Wake Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wake Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Wake Forest is South Loop with 442 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Wake Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Wake Forest is South Loop with 435 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Wake Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Wake Forest is Howard's Connector with an average grade of 4.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Wake Forest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Wake Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Wake Forest?
The overall region status for Wake Forest is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 42 trails:
- Clear / Green: 39
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Wake Forest?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Wake Forest:
- Wet: 8 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Wake Forest?
Yes, Wake Forest supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. 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 Wake Forest?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Wake Forest are: View all mountain biking routes in Wake Forest.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Wake Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Wake Forest are:
- Downhill after Drop Zone (2,448 athletes)
- North on South Loop (2,321 athletes)
- NL DH #3 (2,301 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Wake Forest?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Wake Forest. View all adaptive trails in Wake Forest for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Wake Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Wake Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Wake Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Wake Forest are:
- Extension Connector (5/5)
- Forest Ridge Connector (5/5)
- Extension Loop (5/5)
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