Trails

Building off of the strong foundation of those that came before TORC, we strengthened relationships with Park and Recreation Departments in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. We also have working relationships with the City of Garner, the City of Raleigh, the City of Durham and private land owners. Efforts are underway to establish similar associations with state agencies. These partnerships provide local mountain bikers with opportunities for trail access while protecting the future of existing trails.

Briar Chapel

In 2006, Newland Communities approached Triangle Off Road Cyclists (TORC) with an idea that would bring nearly 20 miles of mountain biking trails to the Triangle at Briar Chapel, a new community in Chatham County. The 1,589 acre mixed-use development is the Triangle’s largest green community.

Carolina North

For more than thirty years, the Carolina North Forest (also known as the Horace Williams Tract) has offered the University, Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities a tranquil natural oasis in which to recreate, relax, and enjoy a respite from the area’s ever-changing urban landscape.

Forest Ridge

Raleigh Parks and Recreation has applied for a grant. Once the grant is approved and if it is funded, a contractor will be selected to work with local volunteers to build up to 20 miles of single track within the park.

Harris Lake

Harris Lake is one of the best places for beginner mountain bikers to increase their skill level, while more advanced riders enjoy steady cruising and keeping their cadence and heart rates up. A stacked loop system, the trails offer more obstacles and longer trails the further away from the parking lots you get. All technical trail features have bypass trails.

Lake Crabtree

Lake Crabtree is features 8+ miles of well maintained beginner to intermediate cross country trail. Recent additions include a pump track and beginner jump lines. An intermediate jump line is under construction with a planned advanced line to follow.

Little River

The level of technical difficulty on trails increases with distance from the trail-head. Since use of the gravel roads is not meant for bikers, please plan a route that permits a return path along the mountain bike trails. Don’t forget that the park’s gates lock at dusk!

North Wake

After numerous delays related to closing the landfill, the park and trails are now under construction. Once completed there will be at least two miles of beginner friendly trails and a skills area available for public use.

RTP Trails

TORC volunteers and regular riders will help manage the trails. The trails were sustainably designed without the need for a lot of regular maintenance. Phase 2 of the project will extend the current trails to the east between Little Drive and NC 540 and will probably take place in 2011 after the completion of the western extension of Little Drive.

Solite Park

The bike facilities at Solite Park consist of a short section of single track, a pump track and convenient access to the American Tobacco trail. These bike facilities are a joint effort between TORC, Trips for Kids – Triangle and DPR. Funding was provided by REI.