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Bent Creek Experimental Forest contains a variety of rides, from family-friendly after-dinner outings to epic, multi-day bikepacking link-ups with other trails in Pisgah National Forest. For the most part you'll be riding in the trees, but every so often you get a pretty decent mountain view, too.

Spanning 325 acres, this haven boasts 17 miles (ca. 27 km) of top-notch single-track trails. Ideal for mountain biking, and other outdoor sports in central Vermont. Explore old logging roads amid stunning forests and scenic vistas.

The Hoover Mountain Bike Complex has over three miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers, all rated easy or moderate. These trails explore what was once a mining area used by Hoover Color Corporation and have informational signage about the area's past. You'll see colorful rock walls and mountain vistas. The trails in this park can make for a fun detour and a change of pace if you choose to add them to an adventure along the paved New River Trail.

This park has more than a mile of biking trails where you can practice mountain bike skills. These range from smooth, rolling trails for beginners; black diamond routes with jumps, drops, wall rides and other features; and a couple of intermediate trails in between.

The Raccoon Mountain Reservoir trail network includes over 20 miles of singletrack trails interconnecting all around the reservoir. Some trails are more difficult than others, but basically all the trails are open to both foot-traffic and mountain bikes so be aware of other trail users. There are a variety of trailheads and loops/routes you can do, but the most common loop is the loop that circles the entire reservoir.

Lippman Park is home to a bunch of trails that were designed with mountain biking in mind. Foot traffic is still allowed on the trails, but it's probably best to step aside for all bikes regardless of the scenario since we are out in their territory. The singletrack trails are still fantastic for hiking and running, and there are a bunch of different loop options. The trails aren't super well-marked, though, so it's probably best to take your komoot map with you.

Spanning 12,000 acres with hardwood and mixed pine forests, a 630-acre reservoir, and 60 miles (ca. 97 km) of trails. It contributes to Roanoke, Virginia's recognition as the Mountain Bike Capital of the East, offering diverse mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trails.

Bennett Gap is a popular mountain biking trail in Pisgah National Forest. It features some pretty tough, rocky, and steep sections, but there are multiple viewpoints along the trail and on the ridge of some of the taller nearby peaks. There are also some faster gravel sections, so if you are into speed, this isn't a terrible place for the hardtail.