62 Mountain Bike Trails near Sylva, NC 28779
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WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
4.9 miles SAn 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
7.4 miles SEA 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
Deep Creek Trail
Bryson City, North Carolina
13.3 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
16.5 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
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
17.5 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
17.6 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 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
18.1 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
Devils Elbow #448
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
19.7 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
Tsali Right Loop
Almond, North Carolina
20.2 miles WTsali's Right Loop delivers what the trail system is famous for — flowing singletrack past the Windy Gap Overlook — with an option to add the scenic overlook loop for extra mileage.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Thompson Loop
Almond, North Carolina
20.3 miles WTight, twisting singletrack at Tsali's Thompson Loop keeps you honest with technical terrain and a couple of sneaky uphills — fast and fun in both directions.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Recreation Area
Almond, North Carolina
20.4 miles WFour fast, flowy singletrack loops hugging the banks of Fontana Lake, with a bike wash station, campground with showers, and alternating horse/bike days — an IMBA Epic.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Mouse Branch Loop
Almond, North Carolina
20.4 miles WOne of the most technical of the Tsali trails at over 8 miles, with loose rocks, fast sections, and a spectacular lake-and-mountain overlook near the high point of the loop.
Mountain Bike
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
20.9 miles WNine switchbacks up a steep ridge rewarded with fast singletrack and Nantahala River views — a solid change of pace near the renowned Tsali trails.
Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
23.2 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
23.2 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
23.4 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
25.2 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
25.2 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 13.5 mi
Horse Cove Gap Loop / FS 475C
Brevard, North Carolina
25.3 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
25.3 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
