Hop on some of the friendliest bike paths around
In 2023, state officials declared it the Year of the Trail in North Carolina to celebrate and encourage exploration of the state’s numerous trails, greenways, and blueways. What better way to do it than on a bicycle – especially a mountain bike!
Fayetteville has some of the friendliest bike trails around - especially for beginners. Take a look at some of the convenient bike trails near you:
Cape Fear River Mountain Bike Trail
J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center
631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville
Located just a mile north of J. Bayard Clark Park, the Cape Fear River Trail's meandering woodland trail is suitable for cyclists and hikers alike.
Smith Lake Mountain Bike Trail
Smith Lake Recreation Area at Fort Bragg
Building Q2812 Smith Lake Road, Fort Bragg
Located near Fort Liberty, Smith Lake MTB Trail is a 12-mile course that combines four different loops around Smith Lake Recreation Area. Trail difficulty ranges from beginner to advanced.
Carvers Creek State Park
2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake
Trails at Carvers Creek State Park wind through diverse habitats, including wildflower meadows, longleaf pine forests, and small ponds. Though varying in length, all the trails are relatively flat and easy, typical of the Sandhills region.
Hope Mills Municipal Park
5770 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills
Located on 28 acres, Hope Mills Municipal Park is one of the area's largest and most beautiful park facilities in Cumberland County. It includes a 1.6-mile paved walking trail that shares bicycle access around the park's central area.
Arnette Park
2165 Wilmington Highway, Fayetteville
Located in eastern Fayetteville, Arnette Park is a 100-acre complex with developed and undeveloped wooded areas adjacent to the Cape Fear River. The park includes a main 1-mile perimeter road, ideal for biking and walking, near the park's center.
Don’t forget to stop by one of Fayetteville’s local bicycle shops before you head out to your nearest trail. The shoops can not only provide you with knowledgeable sales and service but also offer advice on local riding trails that best fit your skill level and interests.
The Bicycle Shop
502 North McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville
With 50 years of sales and service experience, The Bicycle Shop can meet all your cycling needs with a friendly staff and excellent customer service. The staff also helps develop and maintain the Cape Fear River MTB trail, a popular destination for area mountain bikers.
Hawley’s Bicycle World
4784 Raeford Road, Fayetteville
Since 1964, Hawley's Bicycle World has provided bicycle sales, rentals, and service to the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area customers with a wide range of road, off-road, and recreational bicycles.
