Blueridgeoutdoors iconBlueridgeoutdoorsSep 21, 2026

Mountain Biking and Outdoor Adventure in McDowell County, N.C.

There's a reason more mountain bikers are putting Old Fort on their weekend ride list. For riders who enjoy discovering destinations before everyone else does, McDowell County offers something special: a trail town that's still writing its story.

Mountain Biking and Outdoor Adventure in McDowell County, N.C.

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There's a reason more mountain bikers are putting Old Fort on their weekend ride list.

For riders who enjoy discovering destinations before everyone else does, McDowell County offers something special: a trail town that's still writing its story.

Situated where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort has become one of the Southeast's fastest-rising cycling destinations.

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There's a reason more mountain bikers are putting Old Fort on their weekend ride list. For riders who enjoy discovering destinations before everyone else does, McDowell County offers something special: a trail town that's still writing its story. Situated where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort has become one of the Southeast's fastest-rising cycling destinations.

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