Top Summer 2026 Mountain Bike Trails and Destinations

Top Summer 2026 Mountain Bike Trails and Destinations

Updated for 2026

What are the best trails to ride and visit? Summer is prime time to hit the mountain bike trails, and ATBMX has you covered with the best spots for XC, DH, and Enduro riders. Whether you’re chasing flowy singletrack or gnarly descents, these trails deliver the stoke.

Depending on your skill level, budget, locale and discipline you can determine your trail destination.

We’ve handpicked 5 must-ride locations, for 2026. And here’s some classic footage from our ATBMX youTube channel to get you pumped.

1. Bentonville, Arkansas – Slaughter Pen and Coler Trails

Still pleasing riders from all over the world, Arkansas has become the mountain bike destination of choice.

Known as the MTB capital of the Midwest, Slaughter Pen offers 40 miles of interconnected trails perfect for XC and Enduro riders. From beginner-friendly flow to technical rock gardens, this trail system has it all.

Besides Bentonville, most every city in Northwest Arkansas now have mtb trails. You’ll also want to check out Hobbs State Park in Rogers, Lake Leatherwood near Eureka Springs and Mt Nebo.

2. Summerville Georgia – Jarrod’s Place

Jarrod’s Place is Georgia’s first shuttle serviced bike park!

Jarrod’s Place just keeps getting better. Always progressing and now hosting even more events.

Shuttle service and pedal accessible trails ranging from greens to double blacks with a mix of enduro single track, skills area, flow lines, and a A-Line styled jump line with new trails added regularly. Bring your e-bike and ride these fast and flowy trails now covered with special turf for riding rain or shine. Video

3. Snowshoe, West Virginia – Snowshoe Bike Park

If DH is your jam, Snowshoe Bike Park is a summer must. It’s 40+ trails range from steep, rooty blacks to flowy greens. There’s also plenty of XC trails and fun for everyone at the resort.

Snowshoe Dreamweaver Trail (Rainy Day)

Snowshoe DHSE Race Recap Video

Home to DH and XC racing with a stop on the Downhill Southeast (DHSE) race series.

4. Oliver Springs, Tennessee – Windrock Bike Park

Although it’s most known for it’s gnarly downhill, Windrock is turning into a bike park for everyone. With miles of downhill trails, there’s also cross-country and enduro trails to test your skills. Now owned and operated by 5x UCI DH World Champ, Aaron Gwin, the park is quickly becoming an international destination.

While there you could even bump into some of the UCI DH World Cup racers that often ride and practice there.

Ride the Rock!

5. Ride Rock Creek – Zirconia, North Carolina

Ride Rock Creek is a downhill mountain biking destination founded by world-champion Neko Mulally. It offers 11 trails, bike rentals, shuttles, camping, and an adventure center. Also home to the DHSE race series.

Rick Rock Creek – Green River Downhill

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