Review: Very well marked trail system, with bulk of climbing at beginning on roads, and gravel double track. Very rooty, but totally rideable. Rode Summer Road to Oz Forest to Jackalopes to Backbone, Overlook (stop to check out the view--incredible), and finished on Hare Turns back to Winter Road for a fast ride back downhill to the trailhead. A lot of work has gone into this trail, and the nuances of big mountain, east coast ski slope riding all exist here. Bring your lungs, and humility to this one. Thanks Beech Mountain!

Review: So-so trail that in a lot of places was not up to IMBA standards where the turns were too tight and straight uphill without a lot of switchbacks. Has some promise but needs attention and work. I'd rate it 2.5 if given the option

Similar Trail: Dark Mtn, Overland, Lake Norman SP

Review: Awesome trail system atop Beech Mountain!!! We hope to extend the trails back into the West Bowl area, which has some nice creek crossings and cross country trails. From there it'll go down to Westerly Hills and a X-Mas tree farm. I would definitely check these trails out!

Review: Maze-like trail system high atop Beech Mtn NC. They've done alot of trail work over the last year or so - and the trails show it, including a few new bridges and lots of new trail signage, which is extremely helpful finding your way around. Some gravel roads, but mostly single track, VERY rooty, with occasional advanced rocky/rooty sections. Had to walk more than I usually do after halting on steep climbs with root clumps. Doesn't feel terribly "ridden in" which adds to the difficulty. More technical trails, not your roller-coaster-bermy singletrack, But a great ride overall: rooty and rowdy. Absolutely fantastic views - and the mid-summer temps way up there (5000+) rarely get up to the 80's so its great way to get away from the summer heat.* Review edited 5/29/2011

* Review edited 5/29/2011

Similar Trail: Pisgah Trails, NC