U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.

Mountain Biking

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is home to some of Charlotte’s best trails. The USNWC offers 14 miles of scenic woodland trails, river views, challenging climbs and exciting descents for riders of all ages and skill levels. The trail system is shared with hikers and runners and it’s difficulty is graded by color:

  • Green – beginner/easy, mostly flat trails
  • Blue – intermediate, slight elevation changes
  • Black – advanced, steep elevation changes

All riders are required to be equipped with a helmet and a mountain bike designed for steep single-track riding. If you have your own bike and helmet, you are welcome to enjoy the trails without purchasing an activity pass. If you need equipment (bike/helmet), simply purchase an AllSport, CoolSport, QuickSport or Sunset Pass. Trails may be inaccessible at times due to inclement weather, trail maintenance or scheduled events. Please remember to check the trail status prior to your visit on:

  • Twitter: @usnwctrails
  • Website: Top right corner of any page of our website
  • Phone: 704.391.3900 ext. 1

We ask all riders observe the International Mountain Biking Association’s “Rules of the Trail”:

  • Ride On Open Trails Only
  • Leave No Trace
  • Control Your Bicycle
  • Yield Trail to Others
  • Never Scare Animals
  • Plan Ahead

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Qualifiers

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Qualifier
6 years old

Estimated Duration
Up to 2 hours

Reminders
Bring water.

What to do

Check the pass activities schedule.
Print and sign the waiver form to bring with you (or you may fill one out when you arrive).
Buy from the following:
In order to experience full suspension mountain biking, you must purchase an upgrade.
Report to the Biking Center.