Mountain Bike Trails near Mooresville
Mooresville and neighboring towns offer more than 80 miles of dynamic mountain bike trails for all skill levels. Stay in one of the Mooresville hotels and ask for the special mountain bike rate (rates vary depending upon availability).
Mazeppa Park Mountain Bike Trail
Mazeppa Park | 645 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville | website
Trail that boasts sweeping turns and berms and a couple of rock gardens that will appeal to all skill levels. Currently 6 miles of trail.
Lake Norman State Park
759 State Park Rd, Troutman NC | website
The Itusi trail system (which incorporates the Hawk, Hicks Creek and Norwood Loops) is approximately 6.5 miles in length. The Monbo loop is fast and flowing and 6 miles in length. The Laurel Loop is 9.75 miles in length and offer a rolling, Tsali-esque type of ride. The flow is unbelievable. Additions to the Laurel Loop include Fallstown Loop (1.25 miles), the Fox Loop (2.5 miles) and the Wildlife Loop (4.25 miles). This brings LNSP to approximately 30 trail miles. LNSP is a true epic ride, with something for everyone. The trail reverses direction on Jan 1st of each year, so check directional markers and details at the kiosk before starting your ride. Camping, swimming, canoe, kayak, SUP rentals, and showers are additional park amenities, as well as a visitor center.
Fisher Farm Park/Cedar Valley Bike Park
21215 Shearers Rd, Davidson NC | website
Trail with diverse terrain to appeal to all skill levels. Consists of a main beginner loop, three intermediate loops and four+ advanced loops. The new trail is Cedar Valley Bike Park which consists of a high-speed trail with lots of jumps varying from intermediate to advanced gap jumps and drops. Currently 7.5 miles of trail.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte NC | website
Currently 40 miles of trail. For beginners there is the Lake Loop, approximately 4 miles long, and trails running alongside the main entrance to the center. The rest of the trails are intermediate to advanced skill levels. Other amenities include zip lining, whitewater rafting, kayak and SUP rentals, climbing wall, ropes course and a restaurant.