Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Beech Mountain stands as a premier destination for downhill mountain biking enthusiasts. Offering a blend of challenging terrains and breathtaking views, this picturesque location serves as a perfect playground for both...
Rocky Knob Mountain Biking Park (Boone Mountain Biking): Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, North Carolina, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park offers a thrilling and accessible escape for mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re...
Wilson Creek Trails: Part of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest, the Wilson Creek area is a destination unto itself for outdoor adventure sports. With fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls, Wilson Creek...
Blue Ridge Parkway Ride – Boone: Cycling in the High Country is known for its steep climbs, fast descents, and incredible vistas in between. The Hwy 221/Blue Ridge Parkway 50 mile loop is a quintessential High Country ride that provides cyclists with fast corners, a mix of great...
The Dark Mountain Trail is part of an ever-expanding trail system found at the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. With huge berms, fast descents, and moderate climbs, the 7.5 mile Dark Mountain Trail rips around the mountainous terrain near Kerr Scott Lake. Other trails that should be on...
Beech Mountain is quickly becoming ground zero for some of the best riding in North Carolina. Mountain bikers can ride a lift to the top of Beech Mountain and bomb it down some of the steepest downhill trails in the Eastern U.S. For those not quite ready to let it rip on the steeps, the...
Valle Crucis To Beech Mtn Ride: Since Lance Armstrong’s return to Beech Mountain in 1995 as part of his training and recovery from cancer, this area has seen a marked increase in visitors hoping to take part in this legendary and inspirational ride. This 23-mile ride makes a...
Yancey Ridge Trail (Wilson Creek): If you’re looking for a challenging mountain biking ride with some fun climbing and technical descents, look no further than Yancey Ridge. This is a good loop through the Wilson Creek Area of Pisgah National Forest and begins with a...