{"id":33589,"date":"2022-10-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=33589"},"modified":"2023-09-15T10:23:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T17:23:09","slug":"best-asheville-mountain-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/cycle\/best-asheville-mountain-biking","title":{"rendered":"10 Top Mountain Bike Trails Near Asheville"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW144091343 BCX0\">singletrack<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW144091343 BCX0\">near<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">Asheville, North Carolina<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> is legendary. The funky city of 80,000 is surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, which boasts more than 300 miles of trails<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">. Over the years, Pisgah has become one of the most popular mountain bike destinations on the East Coast, particularly for advanced bikers looking for technical rides. The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">singletrack<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> is known for its steep climbs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> descents and seemingly endless root gardens. B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">ut in the last <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">few<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> years<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> a bevy of trail work has helped diversify the area\u2019s mountain bike offerings. Classic rides have been refurbished and entirely new systems have been built<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> with beginner and intermediate bikers in mi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">d. The trail-building revolution has turned Asheville into a more diverse riding destination with trails suited to all abilities. In other words, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\">here\u2019s never been a better time to ride Asheville<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144091343 BCX0\"> than right now.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW144091343 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW65930501 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/region\/berm-park-50570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW65930501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65930501 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Berm Park<\/span><\/span><\/a><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Canton, 19 miles west of Asheville&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2+ miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Beginner to expert<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediates looking to improve skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are 2 miles of trails at Berm Park, a newly-minted bike park on the edge of downtown Canton that celebrated its grand opening in April 2022. The system was designed (and largely paid for) by YouTube star Seth Alvo to give back to the mountain bike community that has supported him over the years. It\u2019s the sort of bike park that you typically find on private property that demands an entrance fee, but this is on public land and free to all. Most of the trails are short loops with a series of features designed for specific types of riders. So green trails have easy rollers and bermed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/region\/berm-park-50570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">turns<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while more advanced black and double black diamond trails have large tabletops and mandatory drops.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trails are directional, and an almost mile-long climbing trail begins at the parking lot and goes up the side of the mountain via a series of tight switchbacks. Once you reach the top, you have a handful of small loops to choose from, all of which are signed according to their difficulty, like a ski slope. Beginners should stick to the green and blue loops, which don\u2019t require defying gravity. Clickbait, rated black, has steep descents that lead into tabletops, which you can roll or launch depending on your comfort level. The double black <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/video\/143745\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Roll The Dice<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> trail shouldn\u2019t be attempted by anyone who isn\u2019t riding at an expert level.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A separate, mile-long descent takes you back to the parking lot. It\u2019s labeled as green\/blue, but it\u2019s rocky and more technical than you might expect, so true beginners should use caution. While there are a couple of small beginner loops at the top of the park, this destination is best for intermediate riders looking to improve their technique. There isn\u2019t a lot of mileage in the park currently (new trails are already under construction), so Berm Park is all about sessioning features like tabletops, fast-paced berms and steep drops.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW150279917 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/pisgahareasorba.org\/trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW150279917 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150279917 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Bent Creek Epic<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Bent Creek Experimental Forest, 12 miles southwest of downtown Asheville&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 20 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediate to expert<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediate bikers looking for a big ride close to town&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">Bent Creek is the most popular mountain bike destination in Asheville, thanks to its proximity to town and vast trail network. Locals call it \u201cPisgah Lite\u201d because it\u2019s not quite as technical as the trails just over the ridge, but it gives you a solid taste of what the forest holds. This mini epic ride takes in the best that Bent Creek has to offer, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">linking most of the area\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW9945485 BCX0\">single<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW9945485 BCX0\">track<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW9945485 BCX0\">doubletrack<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\"> with low-traffic gravel roads. Follow the directions and you\u2019ll hit Bent Creek\u2019s well-known highlights, which include Green\u2019s Lick, a rauc<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">us 2-mile downhill that should be on any mountain biker\u2019s bucket list<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">, and the fast descent on Explorer Loop. But you\u2019ll also get to ride lesser-known gems, like the 2-mile, almost flowy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">Sidehill<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\"> downhill and the fitness-litmus test climb up Ingles Field. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9945485 BCX0\">Completing the entire loop isn\u2019t for the faint of heart and will require more than 2,600 feet of climbing, but there are multiple bail options along the route if you have second thoughts. This ride is best for intermediate bikers looking for a multi-hour ride close to town. If you hit it on the weekend, trailheads within Bent Creek will likely be crowded, but usage disperses as you move further away from the parking lot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><!-- END MTB Project --><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW163765312 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/31845216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW163765312 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\">Du<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\">ont Figure Eight<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163765312 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> DuPont State Forest, 40 miles south of Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 6.3 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediate bikers who like big views and fun downhills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DuPont State Recreational Forest has some of the most cherished mountain bike rides in western North Carolina, with more than 80 miles of trails traversing a variety of terrain that provides access to backcountry lakes and hidden waterfalls. The 2.5-mile Ridgeline trail is probably the most sought-after, thanks to its long, sinuous downhill flow. But that trail and several connector trails are currently undergoing some much-needed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupontstaterecreationalforest.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">maintenance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which makes this the perfect time to explore an old-school DuPont ride with long-range views, fast descents and the forest\u2019s signature \u201cEast Coast slickrock.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ride starts at Corn Mill Shoals parking area and hits the flowy ups and downs of Burnt Mountain Trail that ends with a fast, technical descent with rock drops before climbing Cedar Rock, a partially exposed granite dome where the trail follows a vein of rock to the summit. Enjoy the long-range views before bombing down the other side of the mountain, following cairns down the sloping granite until you reenter the forest below. This is one of DuPont\u2019s signature trails and the best example of slickrock riding on the East Coast.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s a short ride, but it packs a big punch with fun, technical descents and some of the best scenery in the forest.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW4534994 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/region\/gateway-trail-system-51623\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW4534994 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4534994 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Old Fort Gateway Trails<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Old Fort, 25 miles east of Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2+ miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Beginner to intermediate&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Beginners and intermediates who crave flow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">True flow trails are hard to find in Pisgah National Forest, as are true beginner trails. The rocky, rooty and steep nature of the mountains within Pisgah naturally lend itself to more advanced trails. Somehow, the new Gateway Trails, just outside of downtown Old Fort, manage to satisfy both of those much-needed requirements. The new system of interconnected loops opened in summer, offering more than 6 miles of mountain bike optimized trails (read: flow), most of which are beginner-friendly but have enough character to keep intermediate and even advanced bikers entertained.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A gravel road, Jarrett\u2019s Creek, climbs from the parking lot delivering bikers to the top of the various trail intersections and providing a relatively flat climb for bikers who want to run laps on their favorite trail. Gateway Trail, the longest at 1.7 miles, is mostly a high-speed descent with high-bermed turns and fun rhythm sections with rollers spaced out perfectly along the singletrack. Betty\u2019s Run is just .3 miles but is loaded with tabletops that you can launch or roll. Intermediate riders will enjoy linking up Salt Gap, Oak Hollow and Forager for two miles of switchbacks, flow sections and the occasional root garden. All rides lead back to the trailhead, and you can choose your length and difficulty, making this the perfect place for families looking to ride together and intermediate bikers wanting speed, flow and the chance to jump.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW21027549 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/north-carolina\/354-trace-ridge-and-600-spencer-gap-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW21027549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21027549 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>Spencer Gap-<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW21027549 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Trace Ridge Loop<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> North Mills River Recreation Area, 25 miles south of downtown Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 7 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Advanced&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Advanced riders wanting a short, classic Pisgah ride<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">The North Mills River Recreation Area <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">offers Asheville-based bikers relatively close access to Pisgah\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27141514 BCX0\">singletrack<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\"> and roadside campsites. The Spencer Gap<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">Trace Ridge Loop is a longstanding classic that features two of the forest\u2019s signature staples: a long gravel road climb and a screaming fast, technical descent. Start at the Trace Ridge <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">arking area and make your way to Wash Creek Road, a gradual climb that leads you to Spencer Gap, where the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27141514 BCX0\">climbing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\"> gets steeper on terrain that\u2019s littered with loose rock and slick roots. Pick up Trace Ridge Trail at the top of Spencer Gap, and after one last short, steep climb, you\u2019re pointing your wheels downhill <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">for more than <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">3 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">miles of fast red dirt, rock gardens and ledge <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">drops<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">. Most of the drops are small enough to roll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\"> but pick your line carefully if you\u2019re not confident. Trace Ridge received a mild reroute a few years ago, so it\u2019s not the rutted-out creek bed that it once was, but it still demands precision. If you\u2019re not used to techy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27141514 BCX0\">downhills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">, there\u2019s no shame in going slow and taking a break to shake out your hands<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW27141514 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\"> The 7-mile loop is almost evenly split between gravel and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\">singletrack<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27141514 BCX0\"> and has 1,000 feet of climbing balanced by 1,000 feet of descending.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW27141514 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n<strong><!-- END MTB Project --><\/strong><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW200446444 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/north-carolina\/black-mountain-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW200446444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200446444 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Black Mountain Loop<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW200446444 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pisgah National Forest, outside of Brevard<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 13.5 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Advanced&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Advanced riders wanting the quintessential Pisgah experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Pisgah National Forest had a signature trail, it would be Black Mountain. The loop starts deep in the forest\u2019s backcountry at Buckhorn Gap and runs for 8 miles up, over and down the eponymous mountain via more root gardens and boulder drops than any biker can possibly count. To do the entire Black Mountain Loop, as we lay out here, is a full-body experience that includes extensive hike-a-bike sections and top-notch downhill skills. It is hard. It is long. And it is awesome. It\u2019s also mostly brand new as much of Black Mountain has been rerouted to avoid erosion. The new trail maximizes the contour of the mountain and adds more than a mile to the overall descent. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ride starts with a seemingly endless gravel road climb delivering you to Black Mountain Trail, where you\u2019ll keep climbing while pushing your bike over root gardens and boulders until you crest and claim arguably the best view in the entire forest, stretching across the green horizon and taking in Looking Glass Rock. From the peak, the fun starts, as the new trail unrolls in fast, benchcut singletrack that combines technical rock gardens with high-speed flow. Mandatory drops lead into sharp corners and inventive rock armoring efforts keep you on your toes throughout the entire 3-mile downhill. This ride isn\u2019t for beginners and even advanced riders should stay alert. Bring snacks and plenty of water, as it\u2019s a multi-hour effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW19743703 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbikewnc.com\/bestrides\/big-ivy-coleman-boundary\/big-ivy-full-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW19743703 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19743703 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Big Ivy Downhill<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW19743703 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19743703 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW19743703 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: B<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ig Ivy in Barnardsville, 20 miles north of Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 16 miles&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Advanced<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Advanced riders looking for a long, technical downhill<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big Ivy is an often-overlooked section of Pisgah National Forest north of Asheville, just outside of the small town of Barnardsville. A long gravel road climbs from the entrance gate to the top of the forest intersected by several old-school hiking trails along its journey. Those trails mostly feature steep, technical descents and have become favorites of local downhill mountain bikers in the know, who typically catch shuttle rides on the gravel and save their energy for the wicked descents. No worries if you don\u2019t have a shuttle, though. The gravel road, NFSR #74, offers a near-constant 9-mile climb to the top of the ridge, giving you the opportunity for a balanced loop that features just as much ascent (2,000 feet) as descent. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the top of the gravel climb at Bullhead Ridge, take the gated grassy forest road for 2.6 miles to Bear Pen Trail, a fast, flowy downhill with high berms and plenty of B-line jump opportunities. At the bottom of Bear Pen, you\u2019ll cross the forest road you climbed and pick up Walker Creek Trail, which is steeper and more technical than Bear Pen, with plenty of fall-line rock gardens that will have you hovering over your back tire. Altogether, the downhill is more than 5 miles long with almost 2,100 feet of drop.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110599254 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/north-carolina\/kitsuma-and-point-lookout-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110599254 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110599254 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Kitsuma<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110599254 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110599254 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Black Mountain, 16 miles east of downtown Asheville&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 10 miles&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Intermediate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Intermediate riders who want a short but action-packed loop<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kitsuma shouldn\u2019t be this much fun. Half of this ride is on pavement, and once you hit dirt, you must climb a set of infamous switchbacks that have made many a biker shout obscenities into the forest. And yet, the downhill is so good that it makes any struggle or inconvenience worth the effort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Park at the Old Fort Picnic Area and climb Old 70, a former highway that\u2019s been gated and turned into a greenway. You\u2019ll have to connect the 4-mile climb and Kitsuma\u2019s singletrack with some surface streets that have light traffic, but it\u2019s a short connector and the payoff is huge. Once you\u2019re on Kitsuma proper, expect almost immediate climbing via a series of tight switchbacks to the top of Kitsuma Peak. A quick downhill is followed by another steep climb. And then you\u2019re in for a constant 3-mile descent through a mature forest. The singletrack is skinny, fast and loaded with drops and jumps, making this one of the best rides in the entire Pisgah National Forest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- END MTB Project --><\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW40163291 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/conservingcarolina.org\/weedpatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW40163291 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40163291 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Weed Patch Mountain<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40163291 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40163291 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buffalo Creek Park, near Lake Lure, 42 miles from Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 20 miles, out and back&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Advanced&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Intermediate bikers looking for big views&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 7.8-mile long Weed Patch Mountain Trail was built in 2018 on the edge of Chimney Rock State Park, near the resort town of Lake Lure. The massive trail project opened a remote slice of mountain to hikers and mountain bikers, providing access to hidden caves and long-range views of the Hickory Nut Gorge. It also provided a much-needed ride destination for e-bikers. While Pisgah National Forest\u2019s trails are currently closed to e-bikes, Weed Patch Mountain Trail is open to all, providing a true backcountry experience to those who ride pedal-assist whips.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ride starts at Buffalo Creek Park Trailhead and starts climbing almost immediately as you traverse half of the park\u2019s 3-mile loop before veering off on Weed Patch Mountain proper. From the intersection, the nearly 8-mile trail climbs 2,500 feet to its culmination at Eagle Rock, a large granite outcropping with views of Hickory Nut Gorge. Along the way, you\u2019ll encounter endless rock gardens, tight switchbacks and pass small caves and large boulders galore. This is a true backcountry experience, so come prepared. And remember, it\u2019s an out-and-back so whatever you climb, you get to descend.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><!-- END MTB Project --><\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW91937527 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/trails.nc.gov\/state-trails\/fonta-flora-state-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW91937527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91937527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Fonta<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91937527 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> Flora Trail<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91937527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91937527 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW91937527 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Lake James State Park, 50 miles east of Asheville<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 4-mile loop&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Beginner&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Beginners looking for flow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lake James State Park has been a destination for beginner mountain bikers since 2014 when 13 miles of stacked loops were built in the Paddy\u2019s Creek area of the park. But the park has become even more attractive to bikers looking for flow as the Fonta Flora State Trail continues to grow in the area. The Fonta Flora is a long trail in progress that will eventually connect Asheville to Morganton via 100 miles of off-road path. Included in the trail\u2019s master plan is a 29-mile singletrack loop around Lake James, roughly half of which is already built and open to bikers and hikers. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mountain bikers looking for a mini-epic can connect the newly minted Fonta Flora Trail with the older East Wimba\/West Wimba stacked loops in the Paddy\u2019s Creek area for an over 25-mile ride. But if you\u2019re looking for a quick hit, stick with the 4-mile Fonta Flora loop within the County Park, on the north side of the lake. The terrain is machine-built singletrack with plenty of grade reversals and mellow berms with only a few hundred feet of elevation gain on the loop. You\u2019ll even have the opportunity to hit a remote beach and take a dip in the lake.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The singletrack near Asheville, North Carolina, is legendary. The funky city of 80,000 is surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, which boasts more than 300 miles of trails. Over the years, Pisgah has become one of the most popular mountain bike destinations on the East Coast, particularly for advanced bikers looking for technical rides. The singletrack [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32151,"featured_media":193200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,388],"tags":[1147,1127,110,298,1542,1927,1470],"internal-tag":[689,1680,1442],"class_list":["post-33589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycle","category-travel","tag-asheville","tag-cycling","tag-mountain-biking","tag-north-carolina","tag-south","tag-southeast","tag-where-to-go","internal-tag-north-carolina","internal-tag-pre-redirect-cycling","internal-tag-seo"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/cycle\/best-asheville-mountain-biking","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"10 Top Mountain Bike Trails Near Asheville","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/cycle\/best-asheville-mountain-biking","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/cycle\/best-asheville-mountain-biking"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/kingman20210713_5606-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/kingman20210713_5606-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1001"},"articleSection":"Cycle","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Tawanah Reeves-Ligon"}],"creator":["Tawanah Reeves-Ligon"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["asheville","cycling","mountain biking","north carolina","south","southeast","where to go"],"dateCreated":"2022-10-17T16:00:00Z","datePublished":"2022-10-17T16:00:00Z","dateModified":"2023-09-15T17:23:09Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"wp-parsely-metadata\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"10 Top Mountain Bike Trails Near Asheville\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/cycle\\\/best-asheville-mountain-biking\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/cycle\\\/best-asheville-mountain-biking\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/kingman20210713_5606-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rei.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/4\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/kingman20210713_5606-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1001\"},\"articleSection\":\"Cycle\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tawanah Reeves-Ligon\"}],\"creator\":[\"Tawanah Reeves-Ligon\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uncommon Path \\u2013 An REI Co-op Publication\",\"logo\":\"\"},\"keywords\":[\"asheville\",\"cycling\",\"mountain biking\",\"north carolina\",\"south\",\"southeast\",\"where to go\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2022-10-17T16:00:00Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-10-17T16:00:00Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-09-15T17:23:09Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/rei.com\/p.js"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/kingman20210713_5606-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1001","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32151"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33589"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193201,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33589\/revisions\/193201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33589"},{"taxonomy":"internal-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-tag?post=33589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}