mountain biking
Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about mountain biking.
Ride Guide · Chattanooga, Tennessee
Stringers Ridge
A narrative field feature spotlighting Stringers Ridge — a 92‑acre urban-wilderness park above the Tennessee River. This guide covers how to get there, what the riding and trail character feel like, route choices and key features, safety and etiquette, and how Stringers Ridge fits into Chattanooga’s wider trail network. Practical “before you go” caveats and FAQs help you plan a safe, fun visit.
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
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
Pineridge Natural Area
A close-to-home mountain‑bike and mixed‑use loop that threads ponderosa and prairie above Dixon Reservoir. This feature walks riders through access, route choices, riding character, safety and connections to nearby natural areas.
Ride Guide · Fort Collins, Colorado
Foothills Trail
A 13-mile, point-to-point singletrack that threads Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural areas, the Foothills Trail serves up exposed ridgelines, rocky tread and sweeping views of Horsetooth Reservoir and Fort Collins. Technical enough to keep experienced riders honest, it also links to shorter loops and reservoir access — but expect sun, wind and limited services along the way.
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 · Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Reasonover Creek Trail
A short, scenic singletrack through Dupont State Recreational Forest that drops to a creek and Lake Julia, then climbs back along mellow ridge singletrack. Best for beginner-to-intermediate riders who expect a creek crossing, some wet technical sections, and several route choices back to the Fawn Lake parking area.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Turkeypen Gap / 131
A focused, route-forward feature on Turkeypen Gap / 131 in Pisgah National Forest — steep climbs, technical rock, mandatory hike-a-bike, and a rewardingly rowdy descent. Practical route detail, access notes, safety reminders, and local context to plan a safe, bold ride.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Pink Beds
A narrative feature on Pink Beds near Brevard, NC — a low-gradient loop through riverside wetlands and open ‘beds’ ideal for gentle riding, trail exploration, and wildlife watching. Includes route detail, access tips, riding character, safety reminders, nearby connections, five FAQs and practical before-you-go warnings.
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
Brushy Creek
A compact, punchy singletrack loop tucked into Bracken Preserve just outside downtown Brevard. Brushy Creek rewards a steep pickup of elevation with shaded, well-built trail and a quick connector into Pisgah National Forest — perfect as an after-work lap or as a link into longer Pisgah rides.
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 · 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 · 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 · Mills River, North Carolina
Laurel Mountain
A gritty, technical ridge loop in the North Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest — Laurel Mountain rewards committed climbers with a long, fast descent and old-school Pisgah rock and root. This feature breaks down access, route options, riding character, and practical safety tips for planning the Laurel Mountain → Pilot Rock loop or an out-and-back descent.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Cove Creek Trail / 340
A compact but memorable Pisgah singletrack — Cove Creek Trail (Trail #340) is short on distance and heavy on character. This feature unpacks access, route flavors for riders and hikers, scenic hooks (including nearby falls), and practical before-you-go checks backed by official Pisgah sources and trail-community reports.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Butter Gap / Trail #123
A short, technical downhill in Pisgah with a 1.6-mile fall-line pitch and seasonal connections; best ridden as part of a larger loop when Cat Gap is open to bikes.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Fs 477
A practical, on-the-ground guide to riding and using Forest Service Road 477 (Avery Creek Road) out of Brevard, NC — route character, how to reach it, nearby singletrack connections, camping basics, and safety reminders for a low-key Pisgah day or overnight.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Searcy Creek Connector
A concise, rider-focused feature on the 1–1.2 mile Searcy Creek Connector in Pisgah National Forest — what the link does for loop options, how it rides, how to get there, and sensible safety and stewardship advice before you go.
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
Farlow Gap
A deep, technical fall‑line descent in Pisgah National Forest best known for steep, rocky runouts and classic Pisgah exposure. This feature breaks the route into approach, top-to-bottom character, loop options, safety planning and local context so experienced riders can decide whether to commit and how to prepare.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Buckwheat Knob / 122
A compact, brutal ridge pitch in Pisgah that doubles as a connector to Avery Creek, Black Mountain, and Club Gap. This feature explains how to access Buckwheat Knob / 122, what to expect on the climb and descent, useful loop ideas, and practical safety and gear advice for advanced riders.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Big Rock Trail #3
A close, rider-focused feature on Big Rock Trail #3 (DuPont State Recreational Forest): how to get there, what the line feels like, where it fits in a DuPont loop, the technical moves and hazards to respect, and sensible pre-ride checks before you drop in.
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
Lake Imaging Road #45
A narrative feature on Lake Imaging Road #45 in DuPont State Recreational Forest — an easy gravel forest road that serves as a calm gateway to Ridgeline and nearby singletrack. Practical access details, on‑trail character, safety notes, and route ideas for riders and mixed-use visitors.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
FS 5058
A concise, rider-focused feature on FS 5058 — a gated gravel access road near Brevard, NC used by mountain bikers as a mellow climb into Pisgah singletrack. Includes route details, access guidance, riding character, safety, and local context with practical before-you-go reminders.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Little River Trail #51
A short, flat beginner-friendly connector in DuPont State Recreational Forest that parallels the Little River — sandy tread, scenic water views, and easy links to longer loops. Confirm current access and conditions before you go.
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
Bridal Veil Falls
A compact, reader-focused guide for cyclists and multi‑use visitors to Bridal Veil Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest (Brevard, NC). Practical route directions, riding character, scenic notes, safety, and ways to build the tiny falls spur into a satisfying loop through DuPont’s trail network.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Squirrel Gap
A detailed, practical feature on riding Squirrel Gap from the Turkey Pen/Turkeypen Gap area of Pisgah National Forest — route choices, riding character, water and river crossings, and how this short but connected singletrack fits into longer Pisgah loops.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Pilot Cove Trail
A pocket‑sized Pisgah classic: Pilot Cove Trail is a steep, tight 1.7‑mile singletrack loop near Brevard, NC, that delivers technical riding and one of the district’s most rewarding overlooks. This feature explains where the loop sits in the Pisgah Ranger District, what the ride feels like, practical access notes, safety and seasonal reminders, and tips for making the most of a short but demanding outing.
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
Fletcher Creek
A route-focused feature on Fletcher Creek Trail in the North Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest — how to reach the Trace Ridge trailhead, the popular loop combinations that include Spencer Branch and Trace Ridge, what the singletrack rides like, and the practical warnings and tips to plan a safe, fun outing.
Ride Guide · Brevard, North Carolina
Rock Quarry Road
A rider’s-eye exploration of Rock Quarry Road at DuPont State Recreational Forest: where easy gravel, a tucked-away rock quarry, and a web of singletrack meet. Practical route detail, access notes from Corn Mill Shoals, suggested loops, and safety reminders for a family-friendly outing.
Ride Guide · Mills River, North Carolina
Spencer Branch
A narrative feature on Spencer Branch (Mills River, NC): a compact, flowy Pisgah descent with creek crossings, rooty rolls and easy connections to Trace Ridge and Fletcher Creek. Practical route notes, access guidance, safety tips and local context for planning a day in the North Mills River area.
Trail Log · News
What $4.72M Bought: Burnaby’s New Bike Skills Park
Burnaby spent $4.72M rebuilding the Mountain Air Bike Skills Course. We break down what that money buys — features, engineering, drainage, amenities and long‑term value.
Trail Log · News
Rampage Back to the Original Hill — 678ft Drop 2026
Red Bull Rampage returns to its 2001 Utah hillside with a start gate one-third higher, creating a 678 ft vertical — the biggest Rampage drop yet. Watch Oct 8 & 10.
Trail Log · News
Kentucky Converts Old Golf Course to 225-Acre Park
Kenton County is transforming the former Fox Run Golf Course into a 225-acre adventure park with a bike skills area, pump track and ridge trail network opening in 2028.
Trail Log · Mountain Biking
Lift-Served Bike Park Coming to Southeast Washington
Bluewood is building Southeast Washington’s first lift-served bike park. A new high-speed quad and 1,100ft descents aim for a fall 2027 preview — changing summer riding.
Trail Log · Ride Guides
Six Miles Open: Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail in Bay Area
A rare 6-mile trail opens in San Mateo County’s protected Peninsula Watershed. Hikers, equestrians, runners and non-electric mountain bikers need a free annual permit.
Trail Log · Mountain Biking
One Trail, Two Visions: Boulder MTB Access Fight
A single natural-surface link between Shanahan Ridge and Doudy Draw has reopened Boulder’s debate over mountain-bike access and why the city’s trail network still gaps riders.
Trail Log · News
Choose Your Bike's Handling: Agile, Neutral, Stable
Atherton's new configurator lets you pick Agile, Neutral or Stable chainstay lengths. Learn how 5mm tweaks change handling and whether ride-character customization is next.
Trail Log · News
Cannondale’s New Moterra eMTBs Reach North America
Cannondale’s revamped Moterra and Moterra LT arrive in North America with Bosch CX updates, revised geo, Horst-link suspension, and 600/800Wh battery options.
Trail Log · Ride Guides
Asheville Bike Routes: Road, Gravel & Mountain Trails
Discover top Asheville bike routes for road, gravel, and mountain biking—route picks, distances, difficulty, gear tips, and safety notes to plan your rides.
Trail Log · Fit
Using Your Dropper Post Like a Pro: Height & Fit Tips
Master your dropper post: when to lower and raise, ideal saddle heights for pedaling and descending, remote placement, and quick fit fixes to ride faster and safer.
Trail Log · Mountain Biking
Master Technical Rocky Singletrack Descents with Confidence
Conquer rocky singletrack: learn line choice, body position, and brake modulation. Gear tips, tire and suspension setups, and drills to descend with confidence.