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Bike The Ravenal Bridge Charleston

Ride Ravenal Bridge (Charleston)

Cross the Largest Cable-Stay Bridge in the U.S. (Downtown Charleston): Forget the horse-drawn carriages: Charleston is best viewed by bicycle. Park at the Visitors’ Center on Meeting St., then head over to King St. and pedal north 1 mile to Huger St. Turn left, then turn right on Ashley Ave. Circumnavigate Hampton Park before turning into the Citadel, Charleston’s military college. Exit the school on Hagood Ave., then right onto Fishburne St. Fishburne becomes Lockwood Ave., which will lead...

Ride Raccoon Mountain

Ride Raccoon Mountain (Chattanooga)

Small Intestine Loop (Raccoon Mountain, Mountain Bike): Features over 17.5 miles of single-track filled with beautiful views of the Tennessee River Gorge and Chattanooga. Trails range from easy to advanced and offer everything from fun rolling terrain to serious rock gardens that will challenge the most seasoned rider. For a must ride trail, check out the Small Intestine Loop. Local’s Picks: Raccoon Mountain Trails – Ronnie Driver, River City Bikes Pick: Raccoon Mountain Trails I like riding Raccoon Mountain,...

Greens Lick Trail

Green’s Lick Mountain Bike Trail (Asheville)

Greenslick Mountain Bike Trail: With 2.5 miles of technical single-track that drops 800 feet in a constant barrage of high berms, rolling whoop-dedos, and big jumps, Green’s Lick is a local favorite and one of the most popular mountain bike rides in Asheville. If you’re looking for a fun ride of around two hours that takes in one of Asheville’s best trails, we recommend heading up the gravel road from the Ledford Branch Parking Lot. At the intersection you...

Bracken Mountain Preserve

Bracken Mountain Trail Running Loop

Bracken Mountain Trail Running Loop: For a leg-burning trail run, check out the loop at Bracken Mountain Preserve that clocks in at approximately 6 miles, with 1000′ of elevation gain. Bracken Mountain Preserve is a beautiful 395 acre section of public land, and the trail winds through a great section of forest that has only been upon to the public since July of 2012. Starting on the Bracken Mountain Trail and doing the loop clockwise, you’ll stay to the...

DuPont State Forest Mountain BIking GUide

DuPont Mountain Bike Trails

DuPont Mountain Bike Trails: The DuPont State Recreational Forest is renown for its incredible waterfalls and excellent trails for hiking, running and mountain biking. With nearly 100 miles of mountain biking trails coursing their way through the beautiful forests just outside of Brevard, NC, there is no shortage of great options for mountain biking trails in DuPont State Recreational Forest....

Rocky Knob Mountain Biking Park

Rocky Knob Mountain Biking Park (Boone Mountain Biking): The 185-acre Rocky Knob Bike Park features four skills courses, over nine miles of technical mountain biking trails and a recently completed pump track. In addition to the fun mountain biking features, Rocky Knob is also home to three shelters, an adventure playground and picnic areas. The area’s trails are great for experienced...

Bent Creek

Bent Creek Mountain Bike Trails

Bent Creek Mountain Bike Trails: Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails make Bent Creek the go-to spot for Asheville locals looking to get in some fun, flowy miles during the work week or on weekends. Whether looking for long gravel routes for training or seeking out steep technical terrain, riders will find a good mix of both at Bent Creek. The most popular downhill trails include Green’s Lick, Ingles Field Gap and Lower Sidehill. We recommend making the...

Wadmalaw Island

Ride Wadmalaw Island (Charleston)

Loop Through a Historic Sea Island (Wadmalaw Island):Just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, the agrarian island of Wadmalaw still exists much as it has for a century. Liberia Rd. (SC 68) allows bicyclists to ride a 9.8 mile loop, or continue down Bears Bluff Rd. another 4.3 miles to White Point Landing and the confluence of the Wadmalaw and Edisto Rivers. Directions from Charleston: Take Hwy 17 S and bear left toward Folly Beach. Cross bridge, take a right onto...

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