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Mountain Biking
17 Trails / 22 Miles / Endless Adventure
From flowy beginner trails to technical downhill challenges, Aspire’s 17 mountain biking trails offer something for every rider. Whether you're looking for a scenic cruise or an adrenaline-pumping descent, you'll find your perfect ride here.
Features
17 trails with varying lengths, elevations, and difficulty levels.
A mix of singletrack, climbs, flow sections, and technical descents.
Designed for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly paths to expert-only challenges.
Well-maintained trails with clear signage and difficulty ratings.
Recommended
A properly maintained mountain bike (hardtail or full suspension recommended).
Helmet required—full-face recommended for advanced trails.
Gloves, knee pads, and elbow pads (strongly recommended)
Water bottle or hydration pack
At this time, Aspire does not offer bike rentals—please bring your own properly maintained bike and gear.
Safety
Helmets are required at all times
Know your limits—choose trails that match your skill level.
Yield to hikers and slower riders—trail courtesy matters.
Check trail conditions before you ride—weather can impact terrain.
Stay on marked trails to prevent accidents.
Getting Started
Trail hours: Open from dawn to dusk.
Parking: Park in the main lot by the Onward and Upward building.
Location: From the parking lot, walk past the Onward and Upward building, Adventure Playground, and Grit'N Bank It to find trail heads.
Aspire's Multipurpose Trails
Explore Aspire's multipurpose trails, where every path leads to adventure—whether you're hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the breathtaking views!
#1: Contender
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 2.4 mi
Elevation Gained: 115 ft
Descent: -161 ft
Average Time (Out): 24:52
Builder: Randy Conner
#2: Right Stuff
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 0.8 mi
Elevation Gained: 62 ft
Descent: -279 ft
Average Time (Out): 09:04
Builder: Shaggy Kidd
#3: Vim and Vigor
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 1.2 mi
Elevation Gained: 180 ft
Descent: -348 ft
Average Time (Out): 11:11
Builder: Southern Gravity
#4: Relentless Ridge
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 3.0 mi
Elevation Gained: 502 ft
Descent: -476 ft
Average Time (Out): 29:18
Builder: Valerie Naylor/Barry Smith
#5: Dragon
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 0.6 mi
Elevation Gained: 23 ft
Descent: -279 ft
Average Time (Out): 05:43
Builder: Shaggy Kidd
#6: Renegade
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.4 mi
Elevation Gained: 354 ft
Descent: -177 ft
Average Time (Out): 21:58
Builder: Tim Lewis
#7: Hustle
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.1 mi
Elevation Gained: 98 ft
Descent: -131 ft
Average Time (Out): 14:27
Builder: Matt Henderson
#8: Perseverance
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.5 mi
Elevation Gained: 108 ft
Descent: -79 ft
Average Time (Out): 05:14
Builder: Becca McNeely
#9: Fortitude
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.3 mi
Elevation Gained: 16 ft
Descent: -26 ft
Average Time (Out): 08:26
Builder: Randy Conner
#10: Clinch River Greenway
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.2 mi
Elevation Gained: 108 ft
Descent: -75 ft
Average Time (Out): 10:44
Builder: Aspire Foundation
#11: Challenger
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 1.8 mi
Elevation Gained: 269 ft
Descent: -413 ft
Average Time (Out): 13:23
Builder: Southern Gravity
#12: Opportunity
Status: Open
Difficulty: Most difficult
Distance: 0.6 mi
Elevation Gained: 128 ft
Descent: -118 ft
Average Time (Out): 10:49
Builder: CVTA
#13: To-Hi
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.7 mi
Elevation Gained: 102 ft
Descent: -121 ft
Average Time (Out): 15:08
Builder: Bob Richards
#14: Around the Bend
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 0.6 mi
Elevation Gained: 115 ft
Descent: -161 ft
Average Time (Out): 11:30
Builder: Randy Conner
#15: To The Top
Status: Open
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.5 mi
Builder: Becca McNeely
#16: Virtue
Status: Open
Difficulty: More difficult
Distance: 0.5 mi
Elevation Gained: 7 ft
Descent: -141 ft
Average Time (Out): 03:17
Builder: Tim Lewis
A 4 Part Dual Trail with Relentless Ridge
Valor 1
Status: Open
Difficulty: Most difficult
Distance: 0.16 mi
Elevation Gained: 26 ft
Descent: -36 ft
Average Time (Out): 05:07
Builder: Valerie Naylor
Valor 2
Status: Open
Difficulty: Most difficult
Distance: 0.03 mi
Elevation Gained: 7 ft
Average Time (Out): 03:05
Builder: Valerie Naylor
Valor 3
Status: Open
Difficulty: Most difficult
Distance: 0.27 mi
Elevation Gained: 69 ft
Descent: -30 ft
Average Time (Out): 04:44
Builder: Valerie Naylor
Valor 4
Status: Open
Difficulty: Most difficult
Distance: 0.21 mi
Elevation Gained: 16 ft
Descent: -23 ft
Average Time (Out): 03:19
Builder: Valerie Naylor
