USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026
North Carolina Mountain Bike Trails
Across 1 national forests in North Carolina, USFS data maps 431 mi of bike-designated trail on 219 segments, led by National Forests in North Carolina (431 mi). Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 48 segments.
431 mi
Bike-designated
219 segments
2,074 mi
Total NFS trail
1
National forests
76.1 mi
Class 1 e-bike
48 segments
National forests in North Carolina
| National forest | Bike miles | Total trail | Class 1 e-bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Forests in North Carolina | 431 mi | 2,074 mi | 48 |
E-bike rules in North Carolina
On Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles, allowed only where designated. See North Carolina e-bike rules by class and forest →
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in North Carolina?
- About 431 mi of bike-designated trail across 1 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in North Carolina?
- National Forests in North Carolina, with about 431 mi of bike-designated trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in North Carolina national forests?
- Only where designated — e-bikes are motor vehicles on Forest Service land. Class 1 access is recorded on 48 segments. See the North Carolina e-bike rules page.