Cycling in the Appalachian Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of United States. So you can find your perfect Appalachian Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Full Stowe Recreation Path — Stowe

18.1km

01:02

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail — Cheshire

43.8km

02:30

140m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whitetop to Damascus via Virginia Creeper Trail loop

53.3km

04:45

850m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race route

12.3km

02:14

1,400m

20m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. French Broad River Greenway West loop — Asheville

21.0km

01:17

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Franconia Notch Bike Path — Franconia Notch State Park

23.9km

01:42

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lake Placid, Jay & Wilmington loop — New York

70.9km

04:35

920m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ohiopyle Park Visitor Center via Great Allegheny Passage — Connellsville

56.4km

03:43

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Patton & Elk Mountain loop via Reed Creek Greenway

38.3km

02:53

810m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Albany Covered Bridge loop — North Conway

58.1km

03:38

590m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Appalachian Mountains

1. Full Stowe Recreation Path — Stowe

2. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail — Cheshire

3. Whitetop to Damascus via Virginia Creeper Trail loop

4. Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race route

5. French Broad River Greenway West loop — Asheville

6. Franconia Notch Bike Path — Franconia Notch State Park

7. Lake Placid, Jay & Wilmington loop — New York

8. Ohiopyle Park Visitor Center via Great Allegheny Passage — Connellsville

9. Patton & Elk Mountain loop via Reed Creek Greenway

10. Albany Covered Bridge loop — North Conway

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