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Mountain Biking in North Carolina
Go mountain biking in North Carolina with curated guides of the best bike trails across the region. With over 219 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in North Carolina.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top mountain bike trail recommendation in North Carolina from one of our 38 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 219 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Mountain Biking Destinations in North Carolina
Mountain Biking Routes in North Carolina
Harmon Den -> Max Patch Gravel Grind
A gravel ride to a beautiful bald mountaintop in the Appalachian Mountains.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 798 m
- Descent
- 798 m
Hot Springs Gravel Loop
A difficult gravel loop near Hot Springs that pairs the French Broad River with killer views from Rich Mountain Fire Tower at 3,700'.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 42 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Curtis Creek -> South Toe Gravel Loop
A steep lollipop loop up Curtis Creek and down to the South Toe River.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Two Gorges Gravel Loop
An epic adventure loop showcasing the beauty of both the Linville and Wilson Creek Gorges.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 116 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Grandfather Long Gravel Tour
A long, mostly-gravel tour through some of the more remote corners of the Grandfather District.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 84 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Neverending Road
A gated, dead-end road perfect as a gravel grind or overnight bikepacking trip.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 40 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 702 m
Courthouse Valley -> Indian Creek Gravel Loop
A rugged doubletrack loop with epic views and waterfalls.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 771 m
- Descent
- 771 m
Big Ivy Road to Douglas Falls
A steep gravel grind up Big Ivy Road to the Douglas Falls Trailhead.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 740 m
- Descent
- 740 m
Mountain Biking Guidebooks in North Carolina
9 routes · Mountain Biking
Brevard MTB: Ride the Best North Carolina Gnar
25 routes · Mountain Biking
25 of North America's Best Slickrock Slab MTB Rides
10 routes · Mountain Biking
Top 10 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in the USA
3 routes · Mountain Biking
Gnar-Free Brevard: 3 Flowy MTB Trails for Beginners
3 routes · Mountain Biking
Top 3 Mountain Bike Rides in Dupont State Forest
8 routes · Mountain Biking
Bikes & Brews: The Pisgah Edition
24 routes · Mountain Biking