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SaveThe mountain bike trails at George Poston Park were designed and built by the members of Piedmont Area Singletrack Alliance (PASA) in 2005. With over 10 miles of hand built and low impact singletrack trails, Poston is sure to challenge you and offer a great sense of accomplishment when you finish a complete lap.
The trails are managed by the cooperation of Tarheel Trailblazers and Gaston County Parks and Recreation.
If you would like to volunteer and aid in the improvement of the Poston trails, please contact the Tarheel Trailblazers.
No unauthorized trail work please This is a county-owned park system. Any unauthorized trail work is considered vandalism and trespassing, and is in violation of parks usage ordinances.
Situated on the edge of the 1250ft Spencer Mountain in Lowell, NC is the terrain-fest known as Poston. The trail is arguably the biggest cardio challenge in the Charlotte region with more elevation change per mile than any other local trail. The topography has few flat areas so you are always either ascending or descending! Lot of benched hillside trail, plenty of twists, and nice super-tight singletrack! Poston offers nice challenges for all levels of riders as we’re always sure to think about the advanced crowd as much as we are the beginner. Beyond the trail layout and features the woods themselves are a real jewel. Multiple creek crossings, mature forest, lake views, sections of thick laurel that temporarily transports you to the Appalachians, and the significantly rare large leaf magnolia – Poston is more than just a trail, as these extraordinary woods provide a truly unique experience among the local trails.
The trails are managed by the cooperation of Tarheel Trailblazers and Gaston County Parks and Recreation.
If you would like to volunteer and aid in the improvement of the Poston trails, please contact the Tarheel Trailblazers.
No unauthorized trail work please This is a county-owned park system. Any unauthorized trail work is considered vandalism and trespassing, and is in violation of parks usage ordinances.
Situated on the edge of the 1250ft Spencer Mountain in Lowell, NC is the terrain-fest known as Poston. The trail is arguably the biggest cardio challenge in the Charlotte region with more elevation change per mile than any other local trail. The topography has few flat areas so you are always either ascending or descending! Lot of benched hillside trail, plenty of twists, and nice super-tight singletrack! Poston offers nice challenges for all levels of riders as we’re always sure to think about the advanced crowd as much as we are the beginner. Beyond the trail layout and features the woods themselves are a real jewel. Multiple creek crossings, mature forest, lake views, sections of thick laurel that temporarily transports you to the Appalachians, and the significantly rare large leaf magnolia – Poston is more than just a trail, as these extraordinary woods provide a truly unique experience among the local trails.
source: Tarheel Trailblazers
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Municipal Park
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jan 14, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 10
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,517 ft
- Total Vertical
- 194 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 859 ft
- Reports
- 85
- Photos
- 28
- Ridden Counter
- 3,710
Popular George Poston Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,939 ft • 184 ft • 465 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 184 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2 miles • 237 ft • 439 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 237 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 3,940 ft • 133 ft • 418 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 133 ft green climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 2,779 ft • 109 ft • 392 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 109 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 209 ft • 382 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 209 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,281 ft • 30 ft • 376 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 211 ft • 352 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 211 ft blue climb. It features drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 5.0 • 2,959 ft • 45 ft • 297 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 45 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of George Poston Park Mountain Bike
Videos of George Poston Park Mountain Bike
trail: Spencer Mountain
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May 14, 2019
trail: Spencer Mountain
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May 14, 2019
trail: Spencer Mountain
5:14 |
547 |
Jan 8, 2023 , Gastonia
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Loop Out | Jan 14, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/New_York) Jan 14, 2026 | Unknown | Johntenmm | ||
| Soccer Loop Back | Jan 14, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/New_York) Jan 14, 2026 | Unknown | Johntenmm | ||
| Laurel Hill Loop Back | Dec 31, 2024 @ 1:16pm Dec 31, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | freeflyernc | ||
| Big Leaf Loop Back | Dec 31, 2024 @ 1:16pm Dec 31, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | freeflyernc | ||
| Laurel Hill Loop Out | Dec 31, 2024 @ 1:16pm Dec 31, 2024 | Wet | freeflyernc | ||
| Big Leaf Loop Out | Dec 15, 2024 @ 11:05am Dec 15, 2024 | Dry | freeflyernc | ||
| Foundation | Aug 11, 2024 @ 5:58am Aug 11, 2024 | Variable | shemtaw | ||
| Spencer Mountain | Jan 14, 2024 @ 3:45am Jan 14, 2024 | Dry | EMMETTFqHswx | ||
| Soccer Loop Out | Jan 14, 2024 @ 3:45am Jan 14, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | EMMETTFqHswx |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| srhensley | wishlist | region | activity #93078629 | Apr 21, 2026 @ 7:18am Apr 21, 2026 |
| gamtnbkr | wishlist | region | activity #91818093 | Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:29am Apr 3, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #89941760 and 3 more | Mar 4, 2026 @ 3:32am Mar 4, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #89938135 and 2 more | Mar 4, 2026 @ 12:24am Mar 4, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #88392053 | Feb 5, 2026 @ 12:25pm Feb 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Gets kind of confusing near the north east... | May 12, 2022 @ 7:51pm May 12, 2022 | ||
| trail | Great trail for the absolute beginner. | Dec 28, 2021 @ 6:41am Dec 28, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch Park | 3 | 1 | 4.4 km | ||
| U.S. National Whitewater Center | 8 | 20 | 5 | 6.1 km | |
| River Street Park | 1 | 6.1 km | |||
| Mountain Island Park | 2 | 4 | 7.4 km | ||
| Airline Bike Park | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9.8 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 9 miles | 1,516 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #5,210 | #1,886 | 28 | 85 | 3,956 | ||
| Hike | 10 | 9 miles | 1,516 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #13,609 | #5,815 | 85 | 174 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 9 miles | 1,516 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #12,633 | #5,096 | 85 | 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions About George Poston Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in George Poston Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in George Poston Park are:
- Big Leaf Loop Back (4.1/5)
- Foundation (4.1/5)
- Spencer Mountain (4/5)
- Lake Loop Out (4/5)
- Soccer Loop Out (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in George Poston Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in George Poston Park are:
- December (26 activities)
- October (23 activities)
- May (22 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in George Poston Park?
There are 1 parking locations listed in George Poston Park. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in George Poston Park?
The longest trail in George Poston Park is Laurel Hill Loop Out at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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