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Ride Guides and Trail Log stories about mountain-biking.
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.
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 · Brevard, North Carolina
Slate Rock (102)
Slate Rock (Trail 102), accessed from Yellow Gap Road near Brevard, NC, is a short, scenic singletrack descent threaded with stream crossings and a waterfall—an ideal connector for a longer loop with Pilot Cove, Pilot Rock, or Laurel Mountain. The route is not extremely steep but sees light use, so expect occasional blown-down trees, wet rock sections, and variable undercut banks that reward careful riding and route-finding.
Trail Log · News
Road Apple Rally: 45 Years of America’s MTB Racing
Farmington’s Road Apple Rally turns 45 in 2026. Trace four decades of gear, course changes and community that kept America’s longest-running MTB race alive.
Trail Log · News
The Weird, Smart & Handmade Mountain Bikes at MADE 2026
MADE 2026 opens Aug 21 in Portland. Our trend hunt spots unusual suspension, adjustable geometry, titanium trail bikes, gearboxes and novel components to watch.
Trail Log · How-To
How to Read Trail Features: Picking Lines Through Rocks & Roots
Learn how to read trail features and choose confident lines through rock rolls, rooty sections, drops, and built features. Practical tips, bike setup, and drills.
Trail Log · Mountain Biking
Optimal Trail Tire Pressure: Set Tubeless PSI Right
Learn how to dial in tubeless trail tire pressure for better grip, traction, and fewer flats. Step-by-step PSI charts, rim & tire tips, and recommended setups.