The Best Mountain Biking in North Carolina

Looking for the best mountain biking in North Carolina? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around North Carolina. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top mountain biking spots in and near North Carolina

Brevard, North Carolina

Camp at Davidson River Campground in the Pisgah National Forest

4.5

Pisgah National Forest, in my opinion, is one of the best national forests in the United States. Being just a short drive from Great Smokey Mountain National Park it has all the feel of being in the smokies with more to explore. Pisgah has anything you could want to see or do from tens of water...
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Morrisville, North Carolina

Day Trip to Lake Crabtree

Lake Crabtree is a 215 acre park that sits right next to a 520 acre flood control lake, known as Lake Crabtree. The park is open year round and offers a plethora of different activities. Hiking trails are accessible to hikers and runners while bikes are also permitted on multi-use trails. The par...
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Asheville, North Carolina

Mountain Biking Bent Creek

4.0

Bent Creek is my favorite Mountain Biking spot in the Southeast, and epitomizes the fun and beauty to be found biking in the North Carolina mountains. Riding is open year round, but spring and fall are ideal when temperatures are still cool and colors are exploding. You can easily spend hours ...
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138 Silver Mine Road, North Carolina

Hike the Lovers Leap Loop Trail

5.0

1.8 mi / 472 ft gain

Lovers Leap Loop trail is a 1.8 mile loop in Hot Springs, NC. The address of the trailhead is 138 Silver Mine Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743. Once you arrive at the parking lot, you will see a trail leading up into the mountain with a post next to it. This is where you want to begin. It is part of the...
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Asheville, North Carolina

Explore Lake Powhatan

Lake Powhatan is located just minutes away from Asheville, NC and offers a number of fun activities for you, your friends, and your family. In the warm summer months, the Lake is a popular spot for swimming. The small stretch of beach along the lake is a nice place to lay out and soak in the sun....
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Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Overmountain Victory Trail

12.26 mi / 2080 ft gain

Overmountain Victory Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Salem Lake Trail

7.06 mi / 551 ft gain

Salem Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Raleigh, North Carolina

Lake Johnson East Loop Trail

2.76 mi / 135 ft gain

Lake Johnson East Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Lenoir, North Carolina

Maple Sally Road Ride

37.83 mi / 7848 ft gain

Maple Sally Road Ride is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Collettsville, North Carolina.
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Troutman, North Carolina

Hawk Loop and Hicks Creep Loop

3.86 mi / 453 ft gain

Hawk Loop and Hicks Creep Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Troutman, North Carolina.
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Horse Shoe, North Carolina

Fletcher Creek, Spencer Gap, and Hendersonville Reservoir Gap

7.83 mi / 1201 ft gain

Fletcher Creek, Spencer Gap, and Hendersonville Reservoir Gap is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Horse Shoe, North Carolina.
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Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Elliot Coues Trail

3.23 mi / 43 ft gain

Elliot Coues Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
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Robbinsville, North Carolina

Stecoah Gap Loop via Appalachian Trail

5.61 mi / 1106 ft gain

Stecoah Gap Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Robbinsville, North Carolina.
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Almond, North Carolina

Tsali Mouse Branch and Thompson Loops

15.16 mi / 3205 ft gain

Tsali Mouse Branch and Thompson Loops is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Almond, North Carolina.
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Asheville, North Carolina

Corvair Trail to Wolf Branch Trail Loop

3.24 mi / 374 ft gain

Corvair Trail to Wolf Branch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Asheville, North Carolina.
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Glenville, North Carolina

Powerline Road and Blackrock Trail

12.14 mi / 1926 ft gain

Powerline Road and Blackrock Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Glenville, North Carolina.
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