Fire Mountain Trails - Bike Trail Head

We took 2 hours to walk to the Fire Tower on the top of the mountain. I recommend taking the same path back. We decided to take the roadway and got lost. It was a nice adventure, aside from the 3 hour walk to the car. We did meet nice people as a result of getting lost.

These trails are some of the best in NC. I never had so much fun on a mountain bike!. Trails have so much flow and well marked. You can thank Eduardo and Marco from Trail dynamics. Not only are they great trail builders but are the nicest guys you could meet. Their trails are clearly made with love for the trade and for people. Kudos to them. If you ride here you will always come back. The city of Cherokee did very well with this whole project.

Rode fire mountain trails this morning, first time for me riding in North Carolina. The trails green and blue are good to do! Didn’t do any features there I rode by myself. A good friend was aware of me riding and I let her know I was of the trails. But from flat texas the climb to Ravens Roost was intense coming up via Uktena. Had to dismount a couple of times. Nevertheless I enjoyed the ride and the down hill back to the parking lot was smooth. A bit slippery on the leaves in some turns, but that was expected in Autumn. Can recommend it to ride here! Stopped by after the ride at BC outdoors in town. Made a small donation to the trail system. Wanted a beer but their tap was down.

Great mountain bike trails and dog friendly. But pooch is supposed to be leashed. However I do see many dogs there and they are off leash. But they are all well behaved. They finally put in a couple of porta potties which was critical. Now all we need is a couple of picnic benches.. This trail is also located within the Qualla boundary where soon, 2023 you can get medical weed. Wooo who!! Just gets better every time. May 2023 update. Looks like they're going to build another 15 miles of mountain bike trails cannot wait definitely a must stop for all mountain bikers. Best flow trail in all of Western North Carolina 😁 and when you're all done had to Bryson outdoor center for a beer and some Chow. This place is even more beautiful during the fall when all the colors are there. Also there are so many other things to do after you're done mountain biking. Don't forget to visit the museum. In return for all the beautiful changes in season. Just make sure you use the bathroom before you visit the porta potties here can be filthy sometimes.

Very nice trail system offering some challenging terrain. Even "Tinker's Dream", which is rated easy, is a formidable mountain bike trail. You start off with a good climb right out of the parking area but are met with plenty of flats along the way to rest. The reward when getting to the top is a nice bench area and view.

Fire Mountain We are a well travelled couple looking for a resort within driving distance to unwind and found Fire Mountain. From our early conversations to our arrival, we knew it was the right decision. Hiram and Matthew are hoteliers who have a passion for what they do and an appreciation for the beauty that surrounds them. This is not just a business for them and it’s obvious. This place is magical. We stayed in the Red Thunder accommodation and it was exactly as described. It has the perfect amount of luxury with quality amenities, a very comfortable bed, sitting area, elements from a few of our favorite brands and we believe, the best views one could ask for. On the recommendation of Hiram and Matthew, we did some incredible hiking and had a few unexpected adventures that will give us great stories from the trip. We also had massages and the therapists were the best we’ve ever experienced. We enjoyed a romantic picnic lunch (which we had for dinner) and the presentation, the wine that was chosen for us, the freshness of the food was pure deliciousness. Farm to Table is not a catch phrase for this property; it’s the real deal. Matthew and Hiram are so knowledgeable about the area, there is always something to do. And there is enough acreage to just roam around the property if you don’t wish to leave. We are so grateful we found Fire Mountain we made a reservation for our next trip while we were still there. If you’re looking for an adult, beautiful, peaceful, magical place to unwind, this resort is for you. Thank you Matthew and Hiram. We can’t wait to return.

I loved this place. Trails are fantastic! I went to Fire Mountain and Tsali on the same day and greatly preferred Fire Mountain. You basically go on any trail to the top (most trails take about 30-35mins climbing), and then go all out downhill! There are different levels of trails depending on your skills. At the top is a shelter where you can relax for a bit from climbing. It's a lot of fun. Kessel Run is fabulous.

Great trails for both hikers and bikers with only occasional intersections. Very well maintained. Quiet and peaceful, definitely recommend for anyone looking for a moderate hiking location.