Mountain Biking

The terrain offers something for every rider, from beginners to experienced riders. Beginner trails offer a smooth introduction for the novice rider, with friendly and manageable features. Our advanced terrain is steep and technical, with lots of rock, tricky corners, and technical wood descents.

Our bike shop also offers services and repairs.

For a full list of Summer 2024 Operational Dates and Hours, click HERE.

The summit is only accessible by chairlift.  Lift tickets are available for purchase in the resort village at Ski Beech Sports. Mountain biking on the property without a lift ticket constitutes trespassing. Self-shuttling is not permitted. There is no drop-off or parking at the summit.

Mountain Bike Responsibility Code

Mountain biking involves elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Please adhere to the responsibility code.

• Ride in control and within your ability level. You must be able to avoid other people or objects around you.
• Do not use the lifts and trails if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
• All riders must wear a helmet. Full-face helmets, body armor, gloves, knee, shin, and elbow pads are highly recommended.
• Make sure that your bike and components work properly.
• You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to safely load, ride, and unload lifts.
• Stay on designated trails. Obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed areas.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
• Be aware of changing conditions on trails and features.
• Familiarize yourself with the trails and choose trails within your ability. Choose the proper line in a technical area for your ability. When in doubt, walk your bike.
• Stop and prepare to yield when crossing a road used by vehicles, hikers, or other cyclists.
• If you are involved in or witness to a collision or accident, you should remain at the scene and identify yourself to the bike patrol.
• Respect the environment and wildlife. Do not litter.

This is a partial list. Be safety conscious. It is your responsibility.

In Case of Emergency

Retrace your steps, or proceed downhill to find a landmark or one of the small signs along the trails with a letter and a number to indicate your location. This number will help the bike patrol or EMS to locate where you are. Call 828-387-2362 (the bike patrol) to report the incident.

Emerald Outback Trails

During the week, when Beech Mountain Resort is closed, enjoy mountain biking, hiking and trail running year-round on Beech Mountain’s Emerald Outback. For more information, please visit their website.