Adventure meets accessibility on Lake Crabtree County Park’s mountain biking trails! Designed for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers of all abilities, these trails are also used by joggers, hikers and walkers.
Class 1, pedal-assisted eBikes are permitted, but motorized vehicles are not allowed. Cyclists must wear ANSI or Snell-approved safety helmets.
All trails are subject to closure for natural recovery, workdays, special events and inclement weather. Call 919-460-3390 for updates.
Lake Crabtree County Park
East Loop
2.3 Miles
East Loop overlaps with the Lake Trail, which encircles the lake, for almost a mile. It offers beautiful lake views before meandering through a hardwood forest. The trail rides past features such as the skills area, the advanced loop and the historic homesite.
West Loop
2.5 Miles
West Loop overlaps with the advanced flow and rides past features such as the pump track, jump lines and the historic homesite. This trail has several beginner areas, mostly located on the sections of trail between the advanced flow and the east loop. West Loop also links you to Connector D, which can be a good loop for beginners.
Lake Crabtree County Park to Old Reedy Creek Parking Lot via Lake Trail/East Loop
1.2 Miles
Advanced Flow Trail
The advanced flow is a one-way trail that features a fast, downhill section with man-made jumps, berm turns and rollers. There is signage on the trail to help direct users through the one-way section. Once you reach the bottom, the advanced flow black blazes direct you in a loop to head back to the start if you wish. The way back to the start is an intermediate trail.
Advanced Loop Trail
The advanced loop can be ridden in either direction and features narrow single-track, tight berm turns and steep hills. There is an optional gap jump if you take the loop counterclockwise or turn right after the loop entrance.
286 Property
Current 286 trails are rated intermediate with a few advanced features. The 286 entrance trail is 0.25 miles.
Inner Loop
3.7 Miles
Outer Loop
2.8 Miles
Skill Level: Ride at Your Own Risk
The park’s natural surface trails feature rocks, roots, bridges and steep hills. Please follow this guide to decide which trails best match your skill level.
Adapted Cycles
Adapted cyclists should have trail support that is appropriate for their skill level and their ability to ride independently. Trails marked with the aMTB symbol are appropriate for recumbent cycles and hand cycles.
Lake Crabtree County Park staff worked with NC Adapted Sports to upgrade trail facilities and signage for adapted use.
Beginner
These trails may include roots and rocks. Bridges are at least 48 inches wide. The average trail grade is 5% or less.
Intermediate
These trails may include roots and rocks. Bridges are at least 48 inches wide. The average trail grade is 5% or less.
Advanced
Will include roots, rocks and manmade features like steep banked corners. Bridges are narrow. The average trail grade is 15% or less.