The best MTB trails in McDowell County
4.4
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424
riders
15
rides
Last updated: October 12, 2025
4.7
(3)
27
riders
1. Wimba Loops — Lake James State Park
29.4km
02:33
330m
330m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
122
riders
2. View of Kitsuma Peak loop from Old Fort
15.9km
01:36
510m
510m
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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4.3
(6)
24
riders
3. Bernard Mountain – Point Lookout loop from Montreat
18.7km
01:34
420m
420m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
23
riders
4. View of Lake James and Forest loop from Glen Alpine
17.0km
01:31
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(6)
25
riders
5. Bernard Mountain – Point Lookout loop from Old Fort
17.2km
01:31
420m
420m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
14
riders
6. Fonta Flora Trail Lake View loop from Glen Alpine
49.6km
04:10
570m
570m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.8
(6)
8
riders
7. Point Lookout loop from Old Fort
24.8km
01:49
480m
480m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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