Ride the flowing trails at Medoc Mountain State Park located just 20 minutes south of Lake Gaston - Park at the visitor center and head out across the road and ride the 1mile Weller Loop, 3+ mile Saponi loop - and along the way add the 5+ mile Pyrite loop to your ride. We rate the trails as easy-moderate - they are 'trail dozer' cut and relatively smooth but there is some elevation. Always check the Medoc Mountain website before heading there to be sure the trails are open: https://www.ncparks.gov/medoc-mountain-state-park/home

Park at the visitor center here: https://goo.gl/maps/2jgmAunzBstAbNpMA