North Carolina
Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about North Carolina.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Isaac Heath Trail #40
A concise, rider-focused feature that situates Isaac Heath Trail #40 inside DuPont State Recreational Forest, outlines how the short connector rides and links into longer Lake Imaging loops, and gives practical route detail, safety tips, and local ride-combination ideas.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard-area Pisgah National Forest
A rider's feature on the dense, technical network of singletrack around Brevard, North Carolina — what to expect on the trails, how to get there, suggested loops and skill notes, safety and access reminders, plus local stewardship and planning resources.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Pilot Rock
A gritty, breath-stealing run through Pisgah’s choss — Pilot Rock is short but savage: steep, rock-strewn singletrack that rewards precise line choice and stout tires. This feature walks riders through access options, route character, technical beta, safety and local context so you can ride it smart.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
North Mills River #353
North Mills River #353 is a short, scenic doubletrack through Pisgah National Forest that threads the North Fork of the Mills River and is most often ridden as a cool connector between the Trace Ridge trailhead and the North Mills River campground. Expect frequent water crossings, horse traffic, and variable mileages in maps — it’s a mellow, water-rich ribbon of trail that rewards riders who come prepared to shoulder a bike and enjoy riverside solitude.
Ride Guide · Canton, North Carolina
Chestnut Mountain Park
Chestnut Mountain Park in Canton, North Carolina, stitches a free, community-built Berm Park into a larger network of multi-use singletrack — sources report the bike network anywhere from about 9 to 14 miles depending on how Berm Park and backcountry segments are counted. Built with Berm Peak's involvement and machine-built trail work, the area delivers everything from family-friendly climbs on Papertown Express to jump lines, a skills area and expert-only features for riders chasing airtime and technical flow.