intermediate
Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about intermediate.
Ride Guide · Chattanooga, Tennessee
Raccoon Mountain Trail Network
A field reporter’s guide to riding the stacked-loop singletrack that rims TVA’s reservoir above Chattanooga — how to get there, which lines to pick for your skill level, what the riding feels like, and the practical safety and stewardship notes to plan a successful day on Raccoon Mountain.
Ride Guide · Knoxville, Tennessee
Flow
A detailed, rider-focused feature on Flow — the intermediate, flowy singletrack in the Meads Quarry / Ijams area of Knoxville — with route notes, access, riding character, safety tips and local context. Check local managers for any recent closures or wet‑weather restrictions before you go.
Ride Guide · Knoxville, Tennessee
Ijams Nature Centre
A narrative ride-and-hike feature for Ijams Nature Centre: short, technical singletrack loops around Mead's Quarry, pocket views of the Tennessee River, and clear directions for parking, route options, and safety—ideal for intermediate riders and newcomers ready to progress.
Ride Guide · Fort Collins, Colorado
Maxwell's
A compact, rocky singletrack on the north edge of Fort Collins’ foothills — fast descents, short climbs, and a local feel. A practical rider’s guide to reading the line, getting there, and staying safe.
Ride Guide · Fort Collins, Colorado
Reservoir Ridge
A rideable loop and connector on Fort Collins’ western foothills: Reservoir Ridge (≈5 miles) mixes exposed rock, short climbs and big Front Range views. This feature walks you through access, route choices, riding character, and practical safety and etiquette for an intermediate singletrack outing from the Michaud Lane parking area.
Ride Guide · Fort Collins, Colorado
Lory State Park
A narrative feature for riders visiting Lory State Park outside Fort Collins: terrain, route choices from flowy valley loops to steep technical ridgelines, the Corral skills area and practical access, safety and permit information to plan a focused, responsible day on the trails.
Ride Guide · Bentonville, Arkansas
Rocky Ridge
A short, sharply technical singletrack tucked into Bentonville’s Slaughter Pen—Rocky Ridge is a bench-cut ribbon of rock and roots built for precise riding. This feature walks through how to access the trail, what to expect on the line, how it links into longer loops in the Oz Trails network, and the gear and safety choices that make a fast lap an enjoyable one.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Bracken Preserve
A detailed, rider-focused feature on Bracken Preserve (Brevard, NC): how to get there, what the singletrack rides like, route options that link to Pisgah via FS‑475C, safety and etiquette, and practical before-you-go checks.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Sycamore Cove
A close-to-town Pisgah singletrack that packs steep pitches, rooty climbs and a fast, technical final descent — a short ride that rewards careful line choice and local route knowledge.
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
DuPont State Recreational Forest
A rider’s field guide to DuPont State Recreational Forest — how to get there, route choices among 80+ miles, where the slickrock and flow live, and practical safety and access notes before you go.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
South Mills River Trail
A detailed riding and access guide to South Mills River Trail (Turkey Pen), covering route character, access notes, river crossings, and safety reminders for visiting Pisgah National Forest.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Bradley Creek / 351
A compact, water-heavy singletrack in Pisgah Ranger District where repeated fords, forest shade and variable tread make for a slow, focused ride. Practical route notes, safety pointers, and access context for riders planning a trip.
Ride Guide · Cashiers, North Carolina
Panthertown Valley
A narrative field guide to riding and exploring Panthertown Valley — approach, route character, navigation tips, safety and local stewardship for intermediate mountain bikers in this iconic Nantahala backcountry.
Ride Guide · Cashiers, North Carolina
Riding Ford #450
A compact, punchy singletrack in Panthertown Valley (Nantahala NF) — steep descents, a slickrock river ford and a throat-tight rhododendron climb. Ideal for riders who like technical one-way bursts, but check local access and stream levels before you roll.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
North Slope
A compact but characterful Pisgah singletrack that climbs from the Davidson River campground, meets the Art Loeb, then rides a root-and-rock descent back to camp — open to bikes seasonally from October 15 through April 15.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Thrift Cove
A compact, fall‑line singletrack loop in the Pisgah Brevard network, Thrift Cove delivers a quick punch of climbing, a row of jump features and a fast connection to Lower Black Mountain. This feature breaks the route into approach, route notes, riding character, access and stewardship advice so you can plan a safe, fun ride.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Daniel Ridge
A compact, punchy loop in Pisgah National Forest that packs climbing, creek-side singletrack, and at least one waterfall into a few miles — ideal for riders and hikers who want technical interest without a marathon approach. This feature walks you through access, route choices, riding character, safety notes, and local context.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Cedar Rock Trail #16
A focused, reader-first feature on Cedar Rock Trail #16 in DuPont State Recreational Forest — how to get there, what the rocky slickrock climb feels like, route details and connections, equipment and safety tips, plus local access and quick-prep checklists for a safe day on this iconic Carolinas slab.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Corn Mill Shoals Trail #19
A compact but important doubletrack spur in DuPont State Recreational Forest, Corn Mill Shoals Trail #19 is more of a connective ramp than a destination—short, rideable, and the best place to start longer loops that take in Big Rock, Cedar Rock and Burnt Mountain. This feature explains how to access the lot, what to expect on the tread, how the trail links to the forest’s more famous descents, and the practical checks to make before you go.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Ridgeline Trail #65
A rider’s narrative and practical guide to Ridgeline Trail #65 in DuPont State Recreational Forest — the short, fast, berm-rich downhill near the Lake Imaging trailhead. Includes approach, route character, safety and local after-ride options.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Hickory Mountain Loop
A compact, punchy singletrack in DuPont State Recreational Forest — how to ride the Hickory Mountain Loop, link it into Ridgeline, where to park, and what to bring for a fast, satisfying lap.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Avery Creek / 327
A hands-on feature about riding Avery Creek / 327 in Pisgah National Forest — where tight, technical singletrack, creek crossings and thick canopy meet short-carved flow. Covers access from FS 477 and Bennett Gap, riding character, route detail, safety and how to connect this line into longer Pisgah loops.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Hilltop Trail
A pocket-sized, flowy singletrack in DuPont State Recreational Forest, Hilltop Trail is a 0.8–1.0 mile blast best ridden as part of a longer DuPont loop. This feature covers how to find the trail, what to expect on the descent, safety and etiquette on shared forest singletrack, and nearby route options and parking to build a full day of riding around Brevard, NC.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Trace Ridge #354
A short but punchy Pisgah ridge trail: 2.8 miles with ~1,300 ft of climbing, steep technical pitches and a fast, exposed descent. Best ridden in the Pisgah bike season (seasonal access commonly observed Oct 15–Apr 15).
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Mine Mountain
A compact, intermediate singletrack in DuPont State Recreational Forest — Mine Mountain delivers a quick punch of climbing, a rewarding downhill, and easy links to longer rides out of the Fawn Lake area. This feature covers access, riding character, route options, safety, and local context.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Spencer Gap
A vivid, route-forward feature on Spencer Gap (TR600) in the North Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest — covering how to reach it, what the trail rides like, route rhythm and connections, safety and etiquette for multi-use forest singletrack, and practical before-you-go checks.