I didn't get too deep into the Sherman Branch Nature Preserve today as I'm on foot. And I'm alone. This looks like a fantastic opportunity for some mountain biking as the park is largely still in its natural state other than the trails and markings and even a bridge over the creek. In late October, the leaves are turning making for some fabulous colors. The trailhead includes a dirt parking lot, a sign with the map of the park (take a picture so you can remember better!) and a couple of port-a-potties. The park gate closes at dark but if you drive up to it, you can leave. It just won't open for entries until morning. [Review 2108 of 2024 - 3777 in North Carolina - 23127 overall] read more

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I visited these trails on a recent stay with a friend in the Concord countryside. They're located in a quiet area, stretched over rolling hills outside of the Charlotte hustle and bustle. The hills provide ample fun for mountain bikers, plus plenty of distance for hikers and runners. The woods are dense with all kinds of trees. A two-track access road cuts through the middle, but is for authorized use only. There's a gravel lot along the road with room for plenty of cars, but note that it is gated and appears to close at sunset. The trails slope down generally, so be prepared to get some vert on your ride or run. read more

Great if you're mountain biking, there are a ton of meandering trails here with a few obstacles. Not the most challenging or technical of options, but especially great if you're new to mountain biking. And the landscaping/scenery is pleasant as well. Not so great if you want to go for an outdoor walk or hike though, you have to keep a watchful eye out for the bikes zipping by. read more

My absolute favorite, go-to trails for any given good riding day. I only get to ride a few times a month and Sherman Branch is always fun, challenging, and take care of rather well. Located pretty far south off of Monroe Rd, this series of trails isn't the quickest to get to, but easy to find. The parking lot is a small gravel lot with space for about 30-40 cars. It tends to get a little crowded, but people cycle in and out fast enough where you typically don't have to wait for a parking space. The trails themselves are amazing. The main trail is around 8 miles and the accompanying "Roller Coaster" and lake trail add another 5 or so miles. Doing the entire series will definitely put you to the test. Where the main trail is challenging with several rock gardens and obstacles, the roller coaster has TONS of ups and down, steep climbs, and fun turns. The lake course, my least favorite, is probably the most rough. If you're riding 17" tires like me, it can be a little tough to roll over some of the rock gardens and obstacles. I'd imagine if you're riding 19", you'd have a bit more of a breeze. Best part is that parking is completely free. It can be kind of difficult to know the conditions of the trails, but I think the Twitter account is updated pretty frequently with details. Ride on! read more

For as much as I would like to give this a 1 star and keep it to myself. I can't do that, it would be an injustice to all Yelpers. First of all the parking is where Camp Stewart Rd and Rocky River Church Rd meet. Now, to the review the trails have been designed with Mountain Biking in mind and have been developed to perfection. It is about 11.4 miles of single track with spots of doubletrack. There are 3 loops the main one is about 7 miles and the other two are 2 miles each or so. One loops around a lake and the other loop is lots of rollercoaster type riding. The main loop goes past some old cars and a delapidated barn. I'm pretty sure if you get up early and head here you should be able to see some deer and you can always find chipmunks, birds, turtles, etc. My experience here is the later you get here the more packed it gets. I was here at 5pm one night and the lot was full. So, besides the animals if you want to miss the crowd get here before the late night rush. I'm pretty sure there is something I left out but I strongly suggest that you should check this out if you love Mountain Biking and Trail Running. read more

Sherman Branch Trails - Mountain Biking Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I decided to go riding here with hubby, as we were told that it has great bike riding trails. I recommend these single track trails for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced riders. (We saw a father there with his son who was 8 or 9 years old, so the trails are suitable for all riding levels.) Parking is very limited, as the lot is quite small, and will hold approximately 30-40 cars, but if you arrive early, there are no issues. We rode the 7 mile main Loop trail. Trails are well maintained, and contain numerous roots, rocks, log bridges, jumps, rock gardens, and other obstacles to maneuver, but are not overly technical. There is a nice flow to the paths. Several areas will get your heart rate up with long, gradual climbs, but nothing too intense or steep. There are some areas on the trail which have steep drop offs, so we had to slow way down in these areas, as we are not advanced riders. Overall, a nice place for a challenging bike ride, for all levels. read more

This was a great trail for biking! Perfect balance...challenging but not too overwhelming. I can see how some liken it to the WWC. It is similar in a lot of ways: Rugged terrain, challenging hills, narrow paths, sharp turns, etc. I wish the trails were marked a little better as there was no way to really tell which path was which. I think it is very easy to deviate and end up on the black diamond trails which would have been a disaster. All in all, a great spot and we will definitely come back. read more

These trails are great! It's a little crowded, especially on weekends, but still some great trails and a fun ride. As mentioned by others there are 3 trails total. The main loop is about 7 miles and a fun ride. If your going for the first time definitely watch out for some of the sudden drops and rocks about 3-4miles down the main loop. The last 1/2 of main has some interesting terrain that can sneak up on you as the trail has a lot of switchbacks. read more