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Grandfather Mountain
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North Carolina
9.5 mi
Distance
1,200 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Grandfather Mountain
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Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this trail system offers high-altitude riding with spectacular mountain views. The trails feature a mix of technical sections and flowing singletrack at elevation.
Hemlock Trail
~5 min drive
0.2 mi
Warrior Creek
~42 min drive
Technical 6.8-mile XC loop with challenging climbs and creek crossings in dense forest.
Kerr Scott Reservoir
~58 min drive
Moderate XC network with 10 miles of flowing singletrack around scenic reservoir.
Kitsuma
~1h 24m drive
Expert-level technical downhill through Pisgah's signature rock gardens and steep terrain.
Home Course XC
~5 min drive
0.9 mi
Beech Mountain Resort
~10 min drive
Hard-rated downhill bike park with 5 miles of lift-served gravity trails and technical features.
Lungbuster Loop
~5 min drive
0.2 mi
Home Course XC
~5 min drive
Short XC practice loop perfect for warm-ups and skill building in Tennessee's rolling terrain.
XC Downhill
~5 min drive
0.2 mi
Hemlock Trail
~6 min drive
0.6 mi
