Mountain biking in the Appalachian Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Greens Lick and Ingles Field Gap loop — Bent Creek Experimental Forest

23.1km

02:24

550m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Mostah Mills loop — Pisgah National Forest

27.2km

02:34

460m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Bent Creek Epicito (mini-epic) — Bent Creek Experimental Forest

33.1km

03:24

810m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Three Falls Trail loop — Dupont State Recreation Forest

47.6km

04:56

990m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Tesla's Revenge loop — Raccoon Mountain

29.5km

02:50

600m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hiwassee River Ridge Trails — Jackrabbit Mountain

27.8km

02:31

340m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bull and Jake Mountain IMBA Epic Ride — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

38.1km

03:50

810m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. High Voltage & Live Wire Trail loop — Raccoon Mountain Reservoir trail system

18.0km

01:43

430m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Green Woodlands loop — Green Woodlands Mountain Bike Trails

29.4km

02:55

590m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Dupont State Recreational Forest loop

33.7km

03:20

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the Appalachian Mountains

1. Greens Lick and Ingles Field Gap loop — Bent Creek Experimental Forest

2. Mostah Mills loop — Pisgah National Forest

3. Bent Creek Epicito (mini-epic) — Bent Creek Experimental Forest

4. Three Falls Trail loop — Dupont State Recreation Forest

5. Tesla's Revenge loop — Raccoon Mountain

6. Hiwassee River Ridge Trails — Jackrabbit Mountain

7. Bull and Jake Mountain IMBA Epic Ride — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

8. High Voltage & Live Wire Trail loop — Raccoon Mountain Reservoir trail system

9. Green Woodlands loop — Green Woodlands Mountain Bike Trails

10. Dupont State Recreational Forest loop

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