The best MTB trails in Shining Rock Wilderness
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. Buckwheat Knob and Pink Beds Trails loop — Pisgah National Forest
28.6km
03:02
730m
740m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2. Squirrel Gap Trail – Laurel Mountain loop from Pisgah Forest
50.8km
05:21
1,280m
1,280m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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3. Rich Mountain loop from Pisgah Forest
30.4km
03:07
710m
710m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4. Cove Creek Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest
14.7km
01:28
320m
320m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5. Farlow Gap Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest
19.1km
02:20
730m
730m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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