The best MTB trails in Smyth County

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Mountain biking in Smyth County is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Virginia. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Virginia Creeper Trail: Green Cove to North Carolina border	Easy 01:10 12.8km
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail & Crest Trail loop — Grayson Highlands State Park	Intermediate 01:34 15.2km
Grayson Highlands Visitor Center via Scales Road — Grayson Highlands State Park	Intermediate 03:45 40.3km
Wilburn Branch Trail & Sugarland Overlook loop — Grayson Highlands State Park	Intermediate 01:30 16.2km
Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane — Jefferson National Forest	Intermediate 01:18 14.0km
Hungry Mother Lake loop from Marion	Easy 01:00 11.1km
Beartree Lake – Grosses Mountain loop from Chilhowie	Intermediate 01:35 17.1km

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Virginia Creeper Trail: Green Cove to North Carolina border
01:10
12.8km
11.0km/h
170m
170m
Easy
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Virginia Highlands Horse Trail & Crest Trail loop — Grayson Highlands State Park
01:34
15.2km
9.7km/h
340m
340m
Intermediate
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grayson Highlands Visitor Center via Scales Road — Grayson Highlands State Park
03:45
40.3km
10.7km/h
880m
880m
Intermediate
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Wilburn Branch Trail & Sugarland Overlook loop — Grayson Highlands State Park
01:30
16.2km
10.9km/h
470m
480m
Intermediate
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane — Jefferson National Forest
01:18
14.0km
10.8km/h
340m
340m
Intermediate
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Hungry Mother Lake loop from Marion
01:00
11.1km
11.2km/h
180m
180m
Easy
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Beartree Lake – Grosses Mountain loop from Chilhowie
01:35
17.1km
10.8km/h
360m
360m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.