Ride Rock Creek Bike Park
298 W Rock Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790
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About
Ride Rock Creek is most Carolinians first foray into real-deal downhill bike park riding. Riders are shuttled by vehicle to the top of a mountainside that features everything from massive, world-class race tracks to beautifully sculpted flow trails and jump lines.
The dirt out here can get loose, dusty, or slick depending on the weather, and even the "easier" trails tend to have a bit of Pisgah gnar hiding in them. The park is famously layout-friendly, meaning lines split and merge seamlessly so you can easily step up your progression lap after lap.

Trails
Before You Ride
The below are a selection of our favorite trails. More trails are likely available and can be found on the trail map.
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Tumbleweed
Seemingly the most popular trail at Ride Rock Creek. This is an intermediate flow trail that immediately starts with decently-sized tabletops leading into big, sculpted berms, rollers, and optional table-tops that get progressively larger. This trail seems to have everything you want in a flow trail all in one - beautiful berms, progressively larger well-sculpted tabletops, step ups, step downs, it has it all!
Big Baby
Big Baby is a blue freeride jump line often connected directly from Tumbleweed. Big Baby introduces jumps at a larger scale than Tumbleweed, but all of them are pretty mellow. You may see riders pulled off near the trailhead to shake out the pump before hopping back on the trail.
Green River
This trail sets the tone for the quality that you'll encounter throughout the rest of the park. Green River is a beautifully machine-groomed, wide flow trail that lets you get comfortable with the bike park vibe. It's totally approachable for a novice, but if an experienced rider carries speed into it, it turns into a fun, pump-track-style roller coaster.
George Green
This natural green rated singletrack operates as another progressive beginner line. It briefly introduces riders to slightly more natural terrain before merging seamlessly into the main Green River trail, providing a nice alternative for those getting comfortable with the speed.
Bark Buster
A contrast to the other blue, machined jump lines, Bark Buster is a rugged, hand-cut singletrack that introduces you to Western NC’s signature roots and rocks. It’s bumpy, technical, and requires a bit of line choice, making it a blast for trail bike riders.
Strange Beast
A fast-paced, natural track that introduces challenging off-camber sections. Riders must maintain momentum and proper body positioning to effectively navigate the awkward slope angles while carrying higher speeds through this engaging downhill run.
Rodeo
Built for advanced riders, Rodeo requires a mandatory drop at its entrance to safely boost a massive, aggressive metal kicker ramp.
Dark Hollow
A rugged black diamond trail that fully embraces natural terrain. This demanding run features notoriously tight singletrack and steep downhill sections that require heavy braking precision and excellent line choice to navigate safely. The trail contains a decent size road gap followed by some fast paced, steep, and chunky rock sections.
Easy A
This black diamond trail offers a raw downhill experience with a surprisingly open and wide layout to encourage high speeds. The bottom section introduces challenging features, though it provides designated go-arounds for riders not looking to hit every obstacle.
High Noon
This advanced flow trail cranks up the intensity. It is absolutely loaded with massive berms and demanding jump features, catering to expert riders looking for airtime, although there are go-arounds available for the most intimidating hits.
Stampede
An intense, highly technical trail that pushes expert riders to their limits. Utilizing steep natural terrain, it forces riders to navigate tight singletrack, mandatory gap jumps, and wooden features that require absolute commitment.
Pro Line / Tech Track
This is an exceptionally technical downhill track designed for the highest level of riding. Intentionally rough featuring large, mandatory hits and punishing natural terrain strictly reserved for professional-level gravity racers seeking maximum challenge.