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SaveThis Sub Region 2 was added to better demarcate the cities and riding areas that are managed by the Forsyth Off Road Bicycle Association and the Kernersville Cycling Club. Forsyth County includes trails in Clemmons, Kernersville, Rural Hall, and Winston-Salem.
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
33 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
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Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 26
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 54 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,542 ft
- Total Vertical
- 774 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 948 ft
- Reports
- 761
- Photos
- 302
- Ridden Counter
- 2,882
Popular Trail Networks
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- Clemmons (5)
- Tanglewood Park (5)
- Kernersville (1)
- Winston-Salem (19)
- Hobby Park (3)
- Horizons Park (1)
- Salem Lake (7)
Popular Forsyth County Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 5 miles • 538 ft • 612 •
Main loop at the park,but you can take a bunch of other loop options to make different ride combinations. Some technical sections with difficult climbs. Trail has some fast flow in sections, with some roots and little spots to air out a...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 4 miles • 282 ft • 355 •
This trail is best for moderate-to-experienced mountain bikers. This trail goes through the woods behind the Welcome Center and meanders over creeks and up small hills behind Shelter #2 before turning back and passing the former...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 7 miles • 143 ft • 269 •
This trail is a great 7-mile gravel grinder path that wraps around Salem Lake. The trail is nice and wide with a few moderate climbs, but watch for runners, walkers, and the occasional equestrians.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 307 ft • 258 •
Trail is a loop that can be ridden in either direction. Be aware of two way traffic. As of 2018, trail is 3.9 miles. Trail began in 2011. Loop has been completed. Trail closes when wet. Intermediate Trail. Trail has been 100% built by...
• 75 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 86 ft • 240 •
Compared to the other two trails, this trail has a moderate level of difficulty. Be sure to yield to walkers and horses on this trail. You will cross the horse trail at least 2 times. Always remember to go straight across these...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 666 ft • 6 ft • 229 •
This trail loop is about half single track and half rocks, making it feel like it was taken straight from Western North Carolina. includes several stream crossings, a few rock gardens, and a 20-foot, semi-stable curving rock bridge....
• 60 ★ 2.8 • 1 mile • 59 ft • 228 •
This is the best Tanglewood trail for beginning mountain bikers, but make sure you know how to handle the bike. The trail uses as much of the land as possible. There are a lot of tight turns, roots and small logs. You will need to be...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 784 ft • 0 ft • 167 •
The closest thing to a terrain park in Winston-Salem! This unofficial downhill trail begins with a fast section where riders can choose from several lines to send a variety of jumps, drops, and gap jumps before hucking a big dirt jump...
Photos of Forsyth County Mountain Bike
Videos of Forsyth County Mountain Bike
trail: Hobby Park
0:59 |
1287 |
Dec 27, 2014
trail: Hobby Park
7:39 |
211 |
Jun 4, 2012
trail: Hobby Park
3:32 |
225 |
Sep 4, 2011
trail: Hobby Park
4:09 |
293 |
Aug 23, 2011
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| mtoTD4 | comment | trail | activity #97348678 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:28pm 3 days |
| mtoTD4 | add | report | activity #97348569 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:26pm 3 days |
| mtoTD4 | add | photo | activity #97348401 and 1 more | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:23pm 3 days |
| mtoTD4 | ridden | trail | activity #97348305 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:21pm 3 days |
| GradyhMlpC8 | add | report | activity #97308690 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 5:01am Jun 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Fun trail. The Tobacco Rd trail is new to the... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:28pm 3 days | ||
| trail | Couple of trees down since the most recent... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 2:28pm Jun 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun and flowy. Well done builders | Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:33pm Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great ride. | May 20, 2026 @ 5:18pm May 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | If you’re looking for a shorter distance... | May 13, 2026 @ 5:58am May 13, 2026 |
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Descent 10k Badge41 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Forsyth Off Road Bicycle Association
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Kernersville Cycling Club
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CycletherapyBike Shop
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Mock Orange BikesBike Shop
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Ken's Bike ShopBike Shop
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Paul's Schwinn CyclingBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 25 | 45 miles | 2,904 ft | 16 miles | 259 ft | 295 | 760 | 17,804 | ||||
| E-Bike | 14 | 21 miles | 1,148 ft | 7 miles | 253 ft | 373 | 1,140 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 7 miles | 138 ft | 2 miles | 59 ft | 103 | ||||||
| Hike | 33 | 53 miles | 3,478 ft | 19 miles | 774 ft | 7 | 755 | 698 | ||||
| Trail Running | 33 | 53 miles | 3,478 ft | 19 miles | 774 ft | 755 | 725 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Forsyth County
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What are the best places to ride in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forsyth County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forsyth County are:
- Hobby Park (4.4/5)
- Kernersville Mountain Bike Park (4.4/5)
- North Central Trail (4.2/5)
- Run(a)way (4.1/5)
- Little Pisgah (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Forsyth County?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Forsyth County are:
- July (171 activities)
- August (123 activities)
- September (119 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Forsyth County?
The longest trail in Forsyth County is Salem Lake Trail at 7.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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