| Beech
Springs (aka Poplar Tent) |
| Directions
|
Concord, NC - From Charlotte take I-85 North. Take
the Poplar Tent Rd. exit 52. Take a left
onto Poplar Tent Road. Take the first right onto Goodman after
the I-85 overpass. Drive about a mile & park on the left |
| Length |
3.5 - 10 miles |
| Description |
3.7 mi. loop without the options. If all options are taken,
the trail length can be increased to around 8-10 miles. Follow
the red arrows with the blue dots for the main trial w/o options.
The red arrows are for optional trails. This trail is very
rooty and does have a steep downhill known as the Devil's
Drop that is an option. There is a large gravity cavity that
has multiple approaches. There are a few additional technical
spots such as a very large rock with smaller rocks at the
base as well as a small rock garden. It is a fun fast trail
if you don't mind all the roots. |
| Other Info |
Pay $3.00 at the trailhead for trail maintenance and sign
the waiver. |
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| Brown
Mountain |
| Directions |
Morganton, NC - from Morganton-north on NC 181 turn right
on Brown mountain beach road aprox 7 miles turn left on marked
road to parking lot. |
| Length |
20 miles |
| Description |
Rocky, rooty, single and double track |
| Other Info |
$3 fee. U.S. Forest Service. |
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| Cane
Creek |
| Directions |
Waxhaw, NC - From Charlotte, take Providence road (Hwy.
16) south, where you will take a left in downtown (heh) Waxhaw.
The road will fork and you will want to stay right. Then follow
the Cane Creek sign on the right. |
| Length |
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| Description |
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| Other Info |
Helmet Required! Pay $2.00 per car and $1.00 per bike.
Yield to aquestrians and hikers! Cane Creek has a large trail
system with some of the fastest sections around. |
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| US National Whitewater Center (aka Catawba
Riverfront Park) |
| Directions |
Charlotte, NC - From Charlotte take I-85 South
to Sam Wilson Road Exit 29. Exit to right. Take 1st left
onto Performance Road. Follow Performance Road to the end
and turn right on Moores Chapel Road. Take second left onto
Hawfield Road. The trailhead is in the southeastern corner
of the parking lot. |
| Length |
Approximately 5-6 miles on the southern end of the park
w/o options and 9 miles with all optional trails included.
|
| Description |
Great trail with some killer uphills. However, new construction has made
it possible to bypass the hills. The trail follows the riverfront
in various place and has an occasional tricky turn, one known
as the "carpet". This
trail is one that kicks your butt regardless how many times
you ride it. There is a fun downhill race course out in the
open field that has large rolling mounds and is dual track. |
| Other Info |
Race course for the Neal Boyd racing
series. Check the website for race schedule…www.charlottemtnbike.com.
Guidelines posted by USNWC at the trailhead.There are 4-wheelers and dirt bikers that
frequent the fire roads so be on alert.
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| Colonel
Francis Beatty Park |
| Directions |
Charlotte, NC - From I-485: Take the Providence Road exit,
turn left back towards town. Turn right at the second light
onto McKee Road. Follow McKee Road. (stay to the
left at the fork at the Fire Station) approximately 4 miles
until you come to the light at Weddington Rd. Turn right and the Park
is 3/4 of a mile on your right.
From the Arboretum: Providence
Rd. (Hwy 16) out of town approximately miles from the Arboretum
at Hwy. 51. Turn left onto McKee Rd. Follow McKee Road. (stay to the
left at the fork at the Fire Station) approximately 4 miles
until you come to the light at Weddington Rd. Turn right and the Park
is 3/4 of a mile on your right. |
| Length |
Approximately 8 miles |
| Description |
Great for beginners or for those looking for a fast ride.
Not real technical but does have a few little tricky areas
that are more like a complicated dip. |
| Other Info |
Watch out for families out on the trail either walking
or biking. Sometimes used as race course for the Neal Boyd
racing series. Check the website for race schedule…www.charlottemtnbike.com. |
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| Finch
Park |
| Directions |
Lexington, NC - From Charlotte travel I-85 North: Take
Exit 94 off of I-85 and go toward town on Old Hwy. 64 which
becomes Raleigh Rd. Go about 6 tenths of a mile, then turn
left onto Paul Beck Rd. The entrance to the park is the first
driveway to the right.
From Winston-Salem or anywhere north of Lexington on Hwy.
52: From North Main street in Lexington, turn onto east 5th
street. The street will change into Raleigh road after the
Davidson Plaza (Burger King, Blockbuster, K-Mart) you will
stay on Raleigh rd. past the Correctional Center and over
a small bridge. Finch Park is on your right, but the entrance
to the park is off the next road on your right at the top
of the hill (Paul Beck Rd.)
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| Length |
3.5 miles |
| Description |
The trail is not well marked, but there are a couple of
laminated signs stapled to trees saying "this way".
There are small bridges at creek crossings and one place where
the trail zig-zags back and forth across a dry creek bed.
You can pick up a lot of speed here and get some air time
popping up on the other side! There are also a few very steep
ravines to brave, but they have alternate bypass paths for
those who don't care for that kind of thing. The trail's short
enough that you can ride it two or three times and enjoy the
fun spots again! |
| Other Info |
Mostly singletrack, but there is one section that is shared
with 4-wheelers. |
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| Fisher Farm
Park |
| Directions |
Davidson, NC - I-77 N to exit 30/Davidson. Turn right at exit. Go to end of road and turn right
at Main St. Turn left at next light (Davidson/Concord Rd.) Follow until you get to Grey Rd. and turn left.
Follow Grey Rd. until it runs into Shearers Rd. (stay straight). Park is about 1.5 miles on right.
Turn at Park sign and follow gravel driveway past barns and park on the right in the field.
Look for the sign on your left.
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| Length |
2 miles |
| Description |
Trail with diverse terrain to appeal to all skill levels. Consists of a main
beginner loop, two intermediate loops and one advanced loop. |
| Other Info |
Park is open from dawn to dusk. |
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| George Poston
Park |
| Directions |
Lowell, NC - From Charlotte take I-85 South to McAdenville Rd. Exit 23. Turn right at light onto McAdenville Rd. Turn right at next light onto Main St.
Follow for about 2 miles to entrance on left. You will pass the trail head on your way to the parking lot.
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| Length |
3.65 miles (2nd phase currently being built) |
| Description |
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| Other Info |
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| Harrisburg Short Track |
| Directions |
Harrisburg, NC - From the University: Hwy 49 North to Harrisburg (Exit 42 on I-85 North; Exit 33 on I-485).
In Harrisburg at the intersection of Rt. 49 and Morehead (to the left) and Sims Blvd. (to the right)
turn RIGHT onto Sims Blvd. Landmarks: cemetery and Circle K on the left, Wachovia branch on the right.
Take Sims Blvd. two blocks and turn left into the Harrisburg Town Park.
Follow the park road to its end at the parking lot in front of the picnic shelter.
There is a new weather proof sign up the hill just beyond the volleyball pit to the left of the picnic shelter.
The trail begins right behind the sign.
From Concord: the Wachovia branch will be on your left, turn LEFT onto Sims Blvd. Follow directions above.
From Charlotte via Robinson Church Road: turn LEFT onto Oakley, which is the street
just before you get to Rt. 49. Follow Oakley to its end at Sims Blvd. (about 2 blocks).
Turn LEFT onto Sims Blvd. and follow the directions above.
From Charlotte via Morehead: cross Rt. 49 and go straight ahead. Morehead turns into Sims Blvd. Follow directions above.
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| Length |
1/2 mile |
| Description |
The Harrisburg Trail is a "short track" open to all skill levels with short track
(dirt criterion) racing in mind. The trail starts at the top of the hill to the left of the picnic shelter
(standing in the parking lot, facing the shelter). You can see the trail bulletin board from the parking lot.
The trail entrance is just beyond it. The trail can be divided into 4 sections (for the purpose of referring to its parts).
Section one begins at the top of the hill, includes 4 berms and exits on to the park service road.
From there you ride up the service road about 50+ feet to the beginning of section 2, which heads off
into the woods down to the left. This is the "downhill" section, and includes 2 berms and a culvert crossing.
This section exits into a small grassy field. Travel straight into the field 100-150 ft and enter section 3
into the woods to the right. This begins the second half of the trail and is uphill until you begin your next lap.
Section 3 exits across the park walking trail. You travel straight ahead into section 4.
Section 4 exits onto the park walking trail. Go to the right and follow the park walking trail up past the shelter.
As the walking trail bears around to the left at the top of the hill you will see the trail bulletin board and the beginning of the trail. |
| Other Info |
Not open yet. |
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| Hobby
Park |
| Directions |
Winston Salem, NC |
| Length |
7 miles |
| Description |
A few mild climbs, with about 7 miles of technical trails. |
| Other Info |
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| Horizon
Park |
| Directions |
Winston-Salem, NC - From I-40 take 52 north to highway
8 Turn left at light (north) maybe 5 miles there is a sign
on right that says Horizon park, turn there go maybe 1 mile
the park is on both sides of the road, but the trail is on
left. |
| Length |
4.5 Miles |
| Description |
Follow the gravel path down to the woods, The trail is
VERY well marked, turns, drops, shortcuts, etc. Nothing real
technical except one maybe 6 foot gully, some short really
steep climbs and a few logs. Good cardio workout. One long
climb, some fast places and the usual roots. Very well marked
and clean. |
| Other Info |
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| Keyauwee
Trail |
| Directions |
Albermarle, NC - Get onto Hwy 24/27 and go about 10 miles
east of Albemarle, NC. |
| Length |
6.0 miles |
| Description |
Tight, fast, downhill single track that is a blast to ride! |
| Other Info |
In the fall months, you might want to wear BLAZE ORANGE
so hunters will not mistake you for a deer. |
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| Lake
Norman State Park/Itusi Trail |
| Directions |
Troutman, NC - Take I-77N to exit 42, and turn left onto
Hwy 21 (west?), and follow the Brown signs to LNSP (approx
7 miles) |
| Length |
4.2 miles |
| Description |
The ride is approximately 4.2 miles in length at this time,
and is a rolling, Tsali-esque type of ride. The flow is unbelievable,
and the future expansion (4 - 6 miles) starts this weekend
(9/27 - 9/28)... |
| Other Info |
Maps are available through FirstFlightBikes.com |
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| North
Mecklenburg Park |
| Directions |
Huntersville, NC - Take I-77 North to Exit 25 (Hwy 73)
Turn right off the ramp. Take 73 to the intersection at Hwy
115. Turn right and the Park is on your right. |
| Length |
About 3 miles |
| Description |
Tight single track. Watch out for oncoming riders, this
trail is bi-directional. Not very technical, but fast and
fun to ride. |
| Other Info |
Sometimes used as a race course for the Neal Boyd racing
series. Check the website for race schedule…www.charlottemtnbike.com |
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| Owl's
Roost |
| Directions |
Greensboro, NC - I-85 north to I-40 east. I-40 east to
220. Follow 220 to Bur-Mil Park to find the trailhead. |
| Length |
9 miles |
| Description |
Out-and-Back trail located along Lake Brandt, on the north
side of Greensboro. 7.6 miles of singletrack; 1.7 miles of
doubletrack. Moderately technical. |
| Other Info |
Bicycling Mag November 2002 "Best Urban Trail"
in country. |
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| Pee
Wee's Mountain Bike Park |
| Directions |
Lincolnton, NC - From Charlotte, take I-85 south past Gastonia
to Hwy 321 North. Take Hwy 321 North to the Lincolnton Hwy
27 exit. (about 10-12 miles) Take a right at the end of the
exit ramp onto Hwy 27 east. Go approximately 1 mile to a stoplight
at Hwy 27 and Hwy 150. Take a left onto Hwy 150 and proceed
for 6 miles. Cross over the South Fork river and as you come
up the hill look on the left for Riverview Church Road. Take
that left and Pee Wee's is on the right about 1/4 of a mile.
From Huntersville area: Take Hwy 73 (Sam Furr road)southwest
towards Lincolnton and stay there until you dead end into
Hwy 27. Take a right onto Hwy 27 and go approximately 7 miles
to a stoplight at Hwy 27 and Hwy 150. Take a left onto Hwy
150 and proceed for 6 miles. Cross over the South Fork river
and as you come up the hill look on the left for Riverview
Church Road. Take that left and Pee Wee's is on the right
about 1/4 of a mile. |
| Length |
6 miles |
| Description |
Well marked, and has something for all abilities such as
technical gulleys, drop ins, lots of jumps, log crossings,
and plenty of singletrack. We have a unisex restroom and changing
room, as well as a Picnic shelter with an outdoor grill. Check
out web page at www.rideabike.com
and then click on the PeeWee's link. |
| Other Info |
This is a privately owned trail. The only requirements
are that you donate $2.00 for trail upkeep, sign in at the
trailhead, and you wear a helmet |
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| Pisgah
National Forest |
| Directions |
Brevard/Asheville, NC - Two main trail areas:1) Interstate
26 to Exit 9, follow Highway 280 South to Mills River, follow
signs to North Mills River Rec. area. 2) I-26 to Exit 9, follow
Highway 280 South to Pisgah Forest intersection, right onto
NC 276 west, go 2 miles to Pisgah Nat. Forest Ranger station
and buy book "Off the Beaten Track: Pisgah District"
for trail info. Approx. 4 hours north of Atlanta, 3 hours
west of Charlotte, and 30 minutes South of Asheville NC. |
| Length |
Approximately 60 miles |
| Description |
Pisgah is HUGE! There are well over 50 trails to choose
from with all kinds of varying terrain and technical ablities
and some trails will take you by a waterfall. |
| Other Info |
There are maps at the kiosk. |
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| Renaissance
Park |
| Directions |
Charlotte, NC - Take I-77 to Tyvola Road. Go west on Tyvola, pass the signs for Renaissance
Tennis fields to the Renaissance Athletic fields. |
| Length |
About 6 miles |
| Description |
Renaissance has about 6 miles of tight twisty single track.
The trails are a bit hard to find, around the softball field,
you need to ride around the back parking lot to see them.
The tennis court trail starts to the right of the gravel road
at the beginning of the parking lot…..you will see a
dirt path that indicates the start of the trail. |
| Other Info |
2 separate 3-mile loops that are a blast to ride. Used
as a race course for the Neal Boyd racing series. Check the
website for race schedule…www.charlottemtnbike.com |
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| Sherman Branch |
| Directions |
Charlotte, NC - From Pineville: I-485 (Outer Loop) to Albermarle Rd. exit. Turn left towards Albermarle,
take fist left on to Rocky River Church Rd., go about 1 mile, turn left into field at mailboxes after you pass Camp Stewart Rd.
From Harrisburg or I-85: I-485 (Inner Loop) to Harrisburg Rd., Exit 39. Turn right onto Harrisburg Rd.,
go about 1 mile to Camp Stewart Rd. and turn Left, follow until road dead ends into Rocky River Church Rd., turn left, go 200 yds, turn left into field.
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| Length |
10.6 miles |
| Description |
All loops are open. Many of the trails are still new, some sections may be more packed in than others.
Night Riding is not allowed. Gates are LOCKED at sunset.
|
| Other Info |
Address is 3824 Camp Stewart Rd. Parking Lot is NOT on Camp Stewart it is around the corner on Rocky River.
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| Signal
Hill |
| Directions |
Statesville, NC - Heading North on I-77 out of Charlotte
take exit 50 and turn East. Go .03 miles and turn left on
Signal Hill Road. The trail head will be about .05 miles on
the right and is marked by a Statesville Park and Recreation
sign. |
| Length |
5 miles |
| Description |
A lot of quick and moderately hilly single track. What
the trail lacks in technical aspects is more than made up
for in sheer fun! |
| Other Info |
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| South
Mountains State Park |
| Directions |
Shelby, NC - From Charlotte, Take 85 South to Hwy 74 -
Kings Mountain exit On Hwy 74, just past Shelby, take a right
on to 226. Then just follow the brown signs for South Mountain
State Park. |
| Length |
18 - 19 miles |
| Description |
technical loop with HUGE climbs and blistering fast downhills.
You will want to bring a dual suspension if possible. South
Mountain is not a trail for the novice. |
| Other Info |
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| Supertree
Loop |
| Directions |
Albermarle, NC - Take Hwy 24/27, about 10 miles east of
Albemarle, NC. |
| Length |
Approx. 5 miles |
| Description |
When ridden clockwise, this trail consists of fire roads
and is filled with quick, swooping ups and downs, washouts,
fast turns, and several excellent jumps. |
| Other Info |
In the fall months, you might want to wear BLAZE ORANGE
so hunters will not mistake you for a deer. |
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| Tanglewood
Park |
| Directions |
Winston-Salem, NC - Get on I-40 West from Winston-Salem
and take exit #182 Tanglewood/Bermuda run. Turn left and Go
about 0.25 miles and turn right at the stoplight (onto NC
158). Go past the park entrance and park in the gravel lot
on the left just before the bridge. Trail starts on the other
side of the gate on the left side of the gravel road |
| Length |
8 miles |
| Description |
This trail is awesome. It is very tight singletrack (particularly
the first section) and very fast. The trail is pretty smooth
for the most part and becomes fairly technical in the far
loop. The far loop is on the other side of the main road into
the park. This loop is about 4 miles long and has a bit more
elevation change than the other loop. Ride on the doubletrack
between the two loops and look out for horse poop. A great
trail with lots to explore. |
| Other Info |
There are maps available at the Welcome Center |
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| Tsali |
| Directions |
Almond, NC - From Charlotte, Take 85 south to Hwy 74 Kings
Mountain exit. From Hwy 74W, follow the signs to I-26W, and
from I-26W, get on I-40W. From I-40W, you will jump back on
to Hwy 74W. You will stay on Hwy 74W for quite a while before
you come to 28N just past Bryson City. 28N joins 74W for a
small stretch, and then splits off to the right. Tsali is
just a few miles up 28N on the right. The sign is very small
and on the left side of the road. Once you pass Turkey Creek
Campground, you will go approx 4-5 miles and you will see
the small green sign for Tsali Rec Area….turn right
onto the gravel road and it will take you to the parking lot,
lake or campground. |
| Length |
Mouse Branch is approx 10 miles, Thompson is 7 miles, Right
and Left loops are roughly 11 miles each. |
| Description |
Some say Tsali is the best riding east of the Mississippi,
and it would be hard to argue. There are 4 loops, with nearly
40 miles of trails. 2 loops will be open to mountain biking
each day, alternating with horseback riders, so plan a trip
for at least 2 days and ride all the trails. |
| Other Info |
Cost is 2.00 per day. 2 trails alternate each day between
bikers and equestrians, so check the schedule board to make
sure you are riding the appropriate trails for that day. |
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