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The information on this site is divided into 6 main sections, shown in the bar at the top of this page. The navigation bar at the top does not change from page to page; use it to move around between the site's main sections.

Use the sidebar at the left of each page to navigate around within each section. The sidebar will generally be the same on each page in a section.

Sometimes, individual pages will have several choices at the top so you can jump to specific information on the page more quickly. Also, you will find many links to other pages in the body of each page, which point to related information.

What's in the main sections?

Below are descriptions of the 6 main sections of this site.

Trailheads

Contains detailed information about the places and the trails to ride in WNC. Places such as Bent Creek, Dupont State Forest, and Tsali are the starting point for your mountain bike adventures. For each of the Trailheads, there is detailed trail information, information on camping and lodging, suggested rides, maps, photos, directions to the trailhead, and more where applicable.

14 major places to ride and over 171 singletrack trails at these trailheads - together measuring well over 300 miles in length - are described in the Western North Carolina area! Stats are shown for every individual trail, including trail name, length, difficulty, location, and map numbers. Most trails also have detailed descriptions, and many have links to topographic maps of the trail. Use all this information to come up with your dream ride!

Best Rides

Don't want to try to piece together your own ride out of all those trails yet? Then check out one of these 16 great suggested loop rides, with rides of difficulty ratings suitable for beginners to experts. All the information you need for each ride can be found, including directions to the trailhead, detailed ridedescriptions, photos for most rides, and ride maps.

Area information

General information on mountain biking and the WNC area, including listings on area bike shops in North Carolina, and information on the mountains themselves, national forest and trails geography, places to camp, lodging, and the weather/climate. Also, view the WNC Area Map - locate the most popular riding areas on the map, and link directly to the Trail Information tables for each area.

Image Gallery

Browse through 70 pictures of the views and trails from around the area. Images are organized by the ride or trail from which they were taken.

Maps

View 44 maps of the area, including one for each Best Ride, a WNC area map, and others showing places to ride. Also, link to 31 maps of individual trails within the National Forests on topozone.com.

Clubs & Organizations

Includes information on the local level. Are you a member of the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club? Have you joined IMBA? How would you like to serve on the National Mountain Bike Patrol? Find out how here!

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