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
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Brevard, North Carolina
Camp at Davidson River Campground in the Pisgah National Forest
4.5Pisgah 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...Read more -
Morrisville, North Carolina
Day Trip to Lake Crabtree
5.0Lake 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...Read more -
Asheville, North Carolina
Mountain Biking Bent Creek
4.0Bent 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 ...Read more -
138 Silver Mine Road, North Carolina
Hike the Lovers Leap Loop Trail
5.01.8 mi / 472 ft gainLovers 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...Read more -
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....Read more -
Winnabow, North Carolina
Brunswick Nature Trail
5.93 mi / 131 ft gainBrunswick Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Winnabow, North Carolina.Read more -
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Cross Country Trail
2.97 mi / 223 ft gainDuke Cross Country Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Durham, North Carolina.Read more -
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Coffee Pot Mountain Loop Trail
7.91 mi / 1391 ft gainCoffee Pot Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Asheville, North Carolina.Read more -
Asheville, North Carolina
Wolf Knob and Little Hickory Top Loop
9.87 mi / 1407 ft gainWolf Knob and Little Hickory Top Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Asheville, North Carolina.Read more -
Garner, North Carolina
White Deer Park and Lake Benson Park Loop
3.42 mi / 177 ft gainWhite Deer Park and Lake Benson Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Garner, North Carolina.Read more -
Asheville, North Carolina
Greens Lick Trail
7.48 mi / 1627 ft gainGreens Lick Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Asheville, North Carolina.Read more -
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Neuse River Trail
5.027.38 mi / 1306 ft gainNeuse River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.Read more -
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Forest Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
5.03.49 mi / 344 ft gainForest Ridge Mountain Bike Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.Read more -
Canton, North Carolina
Graveyard Fields Trail
2.99 mi / 427 ft gainGraveyard Fields Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Balsam Grove, North Carolina.Read more -
Cary, North Carolina
Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop
5.04.03 mi / 456 ft gainThe Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop is a great loop trail for hiking, running and biking in Umstead State Park near Raleigh, North Carolina. TRAILI started my run on the Loblolly Trail from the parking area and then continued on the Reedy Creek Trail. Combining these two trails forms a loop...Read more -
Raleigh, North Carolina
Lake Johnson East Loop Trail
2.76 mi / 135 ft gainLake Johnson East Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Raleigh, North Carolina.Read more
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