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 4.4 (41)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Troutman
  5. Lake Norman State Park
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“A fun, fast and flowy 6 mile loop through the Lake Norman State Park. ”

Logan Watts
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5.3

Miles

8.5

KM
Singletrack

888' 271 m

High

780' 238 m

Low

399' 122 m

Up

398' 121 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

This trail is reversed every year -- Clockwise on even years and counter-clockwise on odd years.

Description

Monbo is fantastic in both directions (although a lot of folks prefer it clockwise -- on even years). The trail dips and turns through the forest to create a winding and flowy singletrack favorite that can be ridden 2-3 times back to back and still keep you grinning.

From the trailhead at the parking lot, follow the bi-directional connector to the rod and take a left. After crossing the lake bridge, the trailhead will be on your right.

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Jul 31, 2026: $15,485 away from a new machine

Jul 27, 2026: Social Ride – Dupont Forest – Aug 8

Jul 18, 2026: July Newsletter now available!

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks

Shared By:

Logan Watts with improvements by Larry Conger
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 41 votes

#1

in Lake Norman State Park

#291

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  4.4 from 41 votes
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#1

in Lake Norman State Park

#16

in North Carolina

#291

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Lots of pine needles at LNSP.
Jun 15, 2013 near Troutman, NC
Dustin riding up a gully on Monbo.
May 29, 2013 near Troutman, NC
Monbo trail
May 19, 2013 near Troutman, NC

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Mar 14, 2025
Kathleen Gamba Leonard
Dec 27, 2024
Mike Stolorena
Fun fast route. Nothing technical. Good "sprint" ride.
Dec 31, 2023
Andy Fleming
Awesome maiden voyage! 5.7mi — 0h 53m
Dec 31, 2023
Scott Scott
Sep 30, 2023
Scott Scott
Sep 2, 2023
Bryce Wheeler
Enjoyed the Fast Flow of this trail. At least one long climb but totally worth it. 6mi — 1h 00m
Oct 20, 2022
Sterling_III Broyles
leaf litter made the trail hard to see. bit of mud but mostly dry. 5.3mi
Jun 13, 2022
Brandon P

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