61 Mountain Bike Trails near Cullowhee, NC
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WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
1.7 miles WAn intermediate mountain bike trail on steep WCU campus hillside near Cullowhee with lots of ups and downs despite a modest overall elevation change.
Mountain Bike
Snaggy Creek Trail
Cullowhee, North Carolina
2.9 miles EA 5-mile mountain bike climb from 2,300 to 5,500 feet near Cullowhee, descending halfway back before branching onto ATV trails back to town.
Mountain Bike
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
12.5 miles SEA steep challenging climb over a miniature mountain in Panthertown Valley, rewarded by a bomber descent down the backside — one of the better efforts-to-payoff ratios in the area.
Mountain Bike
Panthertown Valley
Glenville, North Carolina
12.7 miles SEA 35-mile trail network in Panthertown Valley near Glenville with 19 miles of mountain biking, granite cliff vistas, mixed terrain from fire roads to tight singletrack, and rock climbing on the cliffs.
Mountain Bike
Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
14.7 miles SEA mountain bike trail connecting to Panthertown Valley's main thoroughfare, with sections of old forest road and narrow singletrack climbing to Devils Elbow Knob.
Mountain Bike 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
15.1 miles E
A 3.18-mile multi-use trail following Flat Laurel Creek through colorful rock formations and forest, with distant views of Sam Knob and a small waterfall — open year round.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Deep Creek Trail
Bryson City, North Carolina
17.9 miles NWTwo scenic out-and-back mountain bike trails on old logging roads — Deep Creek (2 miles one way) and Indian Creek Falls (3 miles one way, with a small waterfall) — both with creek views and easy terrain.
Mountain Bike
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
19.0 miles WA mostly paved river-valley ride near Bryson City with a swinging bridge crossing, beautiful river scenery, and one big hill — a scenic option when the local singletrack is limited.
Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
19.7 miles EA classic short Pisgah loop with moderate technical riding, a rocky downhill roller coaster, two waterfalls, and multiple route options to tailor the adventure.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.1-4.3 mi
Farlow Gap
Canton, North Carolina
19.7 miles EOne of Pisgah's most technical downhills — a minefield of boulders dropping 2,000 feet in 3 miles, best ridden as part of the Fish Hatchery loop.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.3 mi
Cove Creek
Canton, North Carolina
20.2 miles EA fast, fun descent on Cove Creek Trail near Canton after a gravel forest road climb — cool rock sections at the top and rustic log bridges midway down.
Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
21.8 miles EAn easy half-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to a 150-foot waterfall known by three names — most impressive after rain, modest in dry spells, with an optional 4-mile loop to the top.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 13.5 mi
Horse Cove Gap Loop / FS 475C
Brevard, North Carolina
21.8 miles EA 12-mile round-trip mountain bike ride near Brevard on forest road and singletrack through Horse Cove Gap, with views of Looking Glass Rock, Pilot Rock, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mountain Bike
Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
21.8 miles EButter Gap Trail in Pisgah Forest climbs about 1,000 feet and connects to FS 471D — the western fork is open to mountain bikes, with seasonal bike access on part of the route.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Coontree
Brevard, North Carolina
21.9 miles EA gnarly 3.7-mile one-way trail near Brevard — a steep hike-a-bike one direction and a steep, technical descent the other; prepare to get your legs worked.
Mountain Bike
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
22.6 miles EA short 1.8-mile singletrack loop in Pisgah Forest with steep, tight turns and one of the best ridge views in Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike
New Vista Rd
Brevard, North Carolina
22.8 miles SEA general fire road with a nice view across the valley near Brevard, NC.
Mountain Bike
Buckhorn Gap / 103
Brevard, North Carolina
22.8 miles SEClassic Pisgah singletrack with technical sections, creek crossings, and old road beds — a 5.2-mile one-way trail combinable with nearby routes like Avery Creek.
Mountain Bike
Buckwheat Knob / 122
Brevard, North Carolina
22.9 miles SEThe final pitch of Satan's Staircase near Brevard — a 1.5-mile crazy-steep push to Buckwheat Knob, then a fast and furious descent to Avery Creek.
Mountain Bike
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
23.3 miles EA scenic picnic area on the Davidson River with direct access to calm, deep water for swimming and fishing — plus the 3.7-mile Coontree Loop Trail through Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
