Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance
A SORBA Chapter promoting land access, trail preservation and new trail development on the federal, state & local lands of Northwestern North Carolina Sign Me Up!Where to rideNorthwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance
A SORBA Chapter promoting land access, trail preservation and new trail development on the federal, state & local lands of Northwestern North Carolina Sign Me Up!Where to rideThe best mountain bike trails in North Carolina
Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance (The Alliance) is building and maintaining some of the best MTB trails in North Carolina, tucked away in the Northwestern part of the state. We build, ride and protect single track mountain bike trails in towns of Boone, Conover, Glen Alpine, Hickory, Lenoir & Wilkesboro and the Grandfather District of The Pisgah National Forest. If you’re just looking for the most recent trail status or a whole new place to ride, we’re here to help connect you to the best mountain bike trails around.
Great trails rely on members
The Alliance is a chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association and relies on membership, volunteer hours and donations from mountain bikers to operate. Members continue the mission of making mountain bike trails accessible and sustainable through our core values: Speak, Build, Respect, Ride!
Ride!
Whether you’re an experienced rider or just starting out, we’ll connect you with the MTB scene.
Trail Status Reports
Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, some trail systems remain closed, and those that are open may have experienced significant changes during the storm and flooding. Refer to local land managers for official status.
= Open | 
= Caution | 
= Trail Closed
Please Note: This chart based on crowd sourced trail updates on Trailforks. For the most up-to-date status reports on each trail system, refer to reports from the land managers. You can find links for these by visiting the Trails page.
Upcoming Events
The Alliance holds regular work parties, socials, board meetings and other events throughout the calendar year. Be sure to subscribe to our calendar below to keep up with the latest happenings.
News
Alliance Announces New Executive Director and Lead Trail Specialist
LENOIR, N.C. (August 3, 2026) -The Northwest NC Mountain Bike Alliance is pleased to announce the hiring of Oliver Sendall as Executive Director and Josh Taylor as Lead Trail Specialist. These hires come at a key moment for the organization following a historic $4.5...
Historic Milestone: The Alliance Co-Awarded $4.5M to Restore Trails
[Lenoir, NC] -- [June 23, 2026] — The Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance (The Alliance), in partnership with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), has been awarded a historic $4.5 million subaward from the National Forest Foundation (NFF),...
Northwest NC MTB Alliance Welcomes New Board Members for the Coming Year
The Alliance welcomes three new board members who bring deep local roots, trail stewardship experience, and a shared passion for growing and sustaining mountain biking across the region.
Chapter Partners
The Alliance recognizes the following organizations for their partnerships and contributions to furthering the sport of mountain biking in Northwest North Carolina.
