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The best MTB trails in North Carolina

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

Last updated: October 13, 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. Hawk Island southern loop — Charlotte

20.2km

01:39

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Brumley Forest loop — Hillsborough

17.9km

01:30

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hog Run Trails loop — Raleigh

12.9km

01:03

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lake Crabtree Loops — Raleigh

9.07km

00:45

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Hawk Island northern loop — Charlotte

30.3km

02:32

200m

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

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9. 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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10. 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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The best MTB trails in North Carolina

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

2. Hawk Island southern loop — Charlotte

3. Mostah Mills loop — Pisgah National Forest

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

5. Brumley Forest loop — Hillsborough

6. Hog Run Trails loop — Raleigh

7. Lake Crabtree Loops — Raleigh

8. Hawk Island northern loop — Charlotte

9. Three Falls Trail loop — Dupont State Recreation Forest

10. Hiwassee River Ridge Trails — Jackrabbit Mountain

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