Top Things to do in North Carolina
Top Hotels in North Carolina
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 3. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 7. Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95
- 8. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
- 9. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 10. The Dunhill Hotel
10 Biking Trails in North Carolina That You Shouldn't Miss
North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
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1. Trace Ridge Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
: This biking trail has an extreme climb for about 3 miles, before it connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
2. Warrior Creek Mountain Bike Trails
3. Catawba River Greenway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 218garryv - Morganton, United States
Morganton’s greenway is a wonderful stretch of paved walking/biking trail that runs along the river for several miles. It passes through shady and sunny areas, with gently curves and slight rises that make for an interesting stroll. There are several different places to park and gain access to the trail, most of which are also near playgrounds or shopping areas, and all of them are free. It was one of the many amenities that drew us to the community, and it is well used by all ages - safe and fun!
4. Tar River Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By MRobinson1010 - Myrtle Beach, United States
Being from Myrtle Beach, we wanted a place to avoid crowds. [See my review of Wilson Lake]. Ibam also a bridge photographer, so I love to find different styles all over the USA. This trail started at the Tar River Bridge. We were able to get pictures above and below it. Along the trail there were places to climb down, see the river and other spots to rest and be out of the sun. It was 80° when we went and it was just a beautiful 3 mile hike for myself, my husband, 14 year old daughter and 6 year old shepherd lab mix dog, Justice. As we walked further along the trail, we ended up in Battle Park which was also beautiful. The waterfall dam, the view from the gazebo and the multiple bridges along the way. We found one area that had graffiti, but that's not uncommon for people to deface beauty. Other than that, we can't wait to come Back!
5. Brumley Forest Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 475andrewg - Durham, United States
This is the perfect mountain biking trail - enough variety of terrain to be interesting, a few options to make it more or less challenging, with sections for flow, rock gardens, whoopdees. And all in a very nice forest with occasional clearings and easy parking.
6. Clayton River Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By jeff84red - Statesville, United States
We stopped in for a family visit and went for a long hike on trail. It is paved so bikes and walkers can both enjoy. Plenty wide for strollers as well.
7. Piney Knob Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 593jeremiahp
Overall I was very very impressed with the trails. They are very very well marked and they're a lot of fun. It was a great workout doing the grape smugglers trail which is about two miles. I can also see where this would be a great mountain biking place. The only issue that I had was getting up to the trails themselves. Once you get onto the access road which is narrow for one car and it's one way in and out, it's a bit of a steep climb after the parking area. The path is not paved and had it rained I likely would have needed a four-wheel drive truck to get up there. not really sure you would want to take a sedan on that patch to get up to the top, there are plenty of areas they have significant bumps and lots of ups and downs, my SUV made it just fine being a two-wheel drive but again it was dry conditions. Once you get up there though, it's an absolute gem of a place. Plenty of thick canopy, I do suggest some insect repellent, but beautiful creeks and waterways, just a really great hike, and it's wonderful that there are multiple trails that you can choose from short and easy too long and medium difficulty.
8. Buffalo Creek Park Mountain Biking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By KayC1737 - Dunkirk, United States
We hiked the Buffalo Creek Park 3.5 mile loop. The trail is shared by bikers and hikers and is well marked so that hikers head in one direction and bikers in the opposite which varies on different days of the week. The hike was moderately strenuous. Trail consisted of dirt, rocks, and tree roots. Great hike which we loved.
9. Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By _Shar_Bene - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A very nice walk by the Eno, good to get to know the area with the Occaneechi Village Replica site worth a stop.
10. Lenoir Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By sariemi - Lenoir, United States
Nice, clean and well-taken care of place to walk, run, ride your bike etc. they take very good care of the asphalt paths and there are flat areas and hills
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