55 Mountain Bike Trails near Waynesville, NC 28786
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Flat Laurel Creek
12.0 miles S
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
Snaggy Creek Trail
Cullowhee, North Carolina
14.9 miles SWA 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
Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
15.1 miles SEA 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
South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
15.6 miles SEAn easy out-and-back following the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings leading to the historic Cantrell Lodge site — with a steep, technical river-access option.
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.3 mi
Cove Creek
Canton, North Carolina
15.9 miles SEA 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
Pink Beds
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
15.9 miles SEMostly flat, creek-crossing beginner trails winding 3.3 miles one-way through the scenic seclusion of Pisgah's Pink Beds area — a great warm-up or cool-down ride.
Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Daniel Ridge Loop
Canton, North Carolina
16.7 miles SEA 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
16.7 miles SEOne 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 2.2 mi
Pilot Cove / Slate Rocks / 102
Canton, North Carolina
17.1 miles SEA beautiful descent with stream crossings, a waterfall, and some downed trees along the way — not heavily trafficked, but the scenery makes it worth it.
Mountain Bike
WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
17.6 miles SWAn 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 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
18.0 miles SEAn 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
18.0 miles SEA 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
18.0 miles SEButter 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
FS 5058
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
18.6 miles SEA gated gravel road climb in Pisgah Forest that many riders use as a steady ascent to access serious singletrack descents — park near the horse barns off FS 477.
Mountain Bike
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
18.7 miles SEA 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 3.7 mi
Bradley Creek Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
18.9 miles EA gated forest service road that mostly descends for 4 miles from FS 1206 through hardwood forest to a junction of singletrack trails — smooth and fast going down, a steady climb from the other direction.
Mountain Bike
Fs 477
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
18.9 miles SEA partially gated forest road in Pisgah that serves as a great access route and loop connector for multiple trails — with dispersed camping all along the way.
Mountain Bike
Fletcher Creek
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
19.2 miles ESweet, fast singletrack on Fletcher Creek Trail weaves through dense forest and open meadows with multiple creek crossings near Horse Shoe, NC.
Mountain Bike
Middle Fork
Horse Shoe, North Carolina
19.3 miles EAbout 11 miles of fire road and 2.6 miles of singletrack with small drops, log jams, rock gardens, bogs, and creek crossings — plus an optional side trip to Hendersonville Reservoir.
Mountain Bike
Coontree
Brevard, North Carolina
19.4 miles SEA 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
