There are 14 miles of trails, "fast and flowing, with rolling dips & berms, and only a few…read moretechnical areas. They take you along the shores & hills beside Lake Chatuge." The main central loop is considered "easy and nearly level." All lies and I was on foot! After stumbling over tree roots and trudging through dead leaves & mud I soon realized, I don't like hiking. I like nature walks! Pretty, paved, moderate, you get my drift. That being said, Jackrabbit Mountain Trails are lovely! Parking is free. There are pit toilets, maps & information, air pumps & tools. There's a hose to rinse off and a grassy field with picnic tables & grills by the lake. The trail was created for bikers in so I walked alone as they politely zoomed past. The trails are well-worn so you won't get lost and there are colored stickers on the trees every mile or so. There are no benches to stop and rest. But there are educational signs on trees and plants. I met the sassy 'Sassafrass,' the 'Oriental Bittersweet Plant' (which really needs to stop threatening the others), and the beautiful, slow growing, long lived 'White Oak' which can reach 135 feet! Because it was Fall, I couldn't take my eyes off of the trees. I've never seen such brilliant colors! The beautiful golden yellows, bronze and burnt orange leaves were really breathtaking. Then I saw the peaceful, still waters of Lake Chatuge and fell in love! Of course a loud boat sped past and messed up all that tranquility but it was still worth it. I'll return and I'll bring my bike!

Great spot! We hiked 6 miles of wonderfully shaded, easily walkable trails. Would love to plan a…read moreboys trip for mountain bike riding.

This was my first experience whitewater rafting and I had no clue what to expect!! But this was…read moreabsolutely one of the most top notch experiences ever!!!! If you go please recommend Billy!!! He was so great to talk with, has a lot of knowledge about the area and makes the trip a lot of fun!!! This may be a "smaller business" but the experience was the best! The whole team was terrific and we will come back for another adventure!!!!

I loved everything about my OAC experience and highly recommend rafting with them. Booking online…read morewas easy breezy. Checkin on the day of was a piece of cake. I felt safe at all times with our raft guide Justin and we had a blast. There was a break where we could hop out and swim around in a calm side area of the river, perfect for these hot days. Back at the outpost after our adventure we opted to get all of our boats photos and I'm so glad we did, the quality is great and the experience worth remembering. I was so pleased I couldn't help getting a shirt for myself and a hat for the hubby. I really like the retro vibe of some of their merchandise. Much fun had by all!

This place is amazing!! I recently discovered it as my daughters do the Little Bellas program. The…read morevolunteers do an incredible job of maintaining this place. There is a huge parking lot and bathrooms that are clean. There is a training track and pump track and it is all free to use. You will often see people using the trails to walk their dog or just go for a stroll or run. Some trails are longer and harder than others, but there is something for everyone. I have only been on the mosquito trails as they are easiest and I am new to the sport. I want to make it to the Dwelling run sometime. I love that there are directions of travel on certain days of the week, so smart to keep the trail even. The scenery is amazing beck there!

Creek Park Trails is an amazing place to go on your bike on walking. Beautiful scenery, lots of…read moretrail to choose from mild to wild. From one mile trail up to four miles. In the cold climate, not to many people but still a wonderful place to enjoy and clear your mind.

Very nice trail with good parking availability. Family and dog friendly. Unpaved with plenty of…read morechange in topography, not too strenuous and definitely not flat. Good for young kids (but no strollers) and adults of all ages. Nice views along the lake and from up above. Clean and well maintained. Multiple loops means you can make your hike as long or as short as you like. Everyone, bikers and those on foot, were friendly and shared the trail with no problem. I recommend this trail for everyone!

Charleston is an impressive Gainesville park, on the lake. There are miles and miles or mountain…read morebike and hiking trails. Great place to get outdoors and spend a few hours in nature! There is ample parking and restrooms.

Great new trail system in Murphy, NC! I can't wait to see how it develops and progresses over the…read moreyears. The Inner Lopp was great and a nice short loop for my 5yr old to go on for his first ever MTB trail ride. Trails are groomed pretty well and I can't wait to go back and try the 5 mile Gobbler Trail. Make sure to drive a vehicle you don't mind getting scratched by brush and can handle a moderately rough gravel access road. No way I'd take a nice car down this road. Trails aren't marked as you enter but are further up the trail where it has a junction. I'm sure this will change as the more permanent signs are made. Currently there are only two loops. You can go either way when the trail forks as they both return you back to the main trail head. The map on the website is what's planned for the future so don't plan your trip around that. I've added a pic of the current map that's at the junctions. I'm excited to see more recreation opportunities in Murphy. There are more trails in progress so stay tuned people, this a wonderful addition to the area.

Gobbler loop is a longer variation than Grape Smuggler. Super clean trail. Minimal human…read moreinteraction! Very relaxing. There were signs throughout telling you how far you had till the end. The gravel road is a challenge! The first half mile is the hardest on your vehicle! Don't give up, when you make it past there, it gets easier!

We had so much fun taking out the Can-Am here! The trail is huge and it is so fun to go with a…read moregroup of friends! Please come prepared with gear and get ready to bounce as you hit all of the trails! This place is family friendly And is good for big groups

DO NOT RENT A MACHINE FROM THESE PEOPLE:…read more On 2/23/24 my son and I rented an off road vehicle from Iron Mountain. This was our 3rd time visiting the park and renting a machine as we had a great experience the first 2 outings. In addition to the $800 rental fee they put a 5k deposit hold on your card when you rent the machines. This occasion, the machines were brand new (which I did not request). It had rained the night before and the trails were poorly marked with deep water ruts yet we still managed to avoid any collisions or damage. Fast forward a week later and I received an invoice from a Jim Smith from Iron Mountain Resort (who does not work for the company) for $1,018.91 for New Decals and some light painting. After receiving no answers to questions posed in 3 emails I called only to find that there is not Jim Smith with the company but was assured by nice lady that she would look into it and get back to me. Still no response a week later and called back whereby I spoke with a gentlemen who was unwilling to make any concessions and threatened "if you ruin my business I will ruin yours." Here's a thought...If you run an off-road rental business at an off-road park you might want to consider letting people know the $ risks of renting new machines vs used ones. Charging people over 1k for what would seemingly be normal wear and tear and putting a fake name on the email suggests you know exactly what you are doing and it's sketchy as hell.

If you are looking to purchase a Mountain bike, Cycle South is the place to buy. Sam is great to…read morework with, and him and his wife Shelley very friendly. They have quality bikes, will work with your budget, and prices are very fair. Before I even committed to buy from them, or for that matter visited their store, Sam spent at least 15-20 minutes on the phone with me talking about various bikes, etc With that being said, I drove up from Marietta and bought the bike. Sam goes riding on Friday night which I recently joined him, and it was helpful to learm some of the No Ga terrain. Go buy your bike from Cycle South

Centrally located, the staff are very helpful, rentals seem a bit high but there is really only…read moremountain trails, no street lanes, so the bikes get a lot of wear and tear. Their bikes are good quality..also I think they are the only bike shop & rental spot in this blue ridge area!