Ober Mountain Bike Park: Gatlinburg's Premier Downhill Destination
Ober Mountain Bike Park: Gatlinburg's Premier Downhill Destination
Ober Mountain Bike Park, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has become a premier destination for downhill mountain biking enthusiasts. Since its opening in 2023, the park has offered a variety of trails catering to riders of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Trail Overview:
- Total Trails: 12 distinct trails, providing a range of experiences for every rider.
- Trail Length: Approximately 4 miles of interconnected paths, ensuring ample exploration opportunities.
- Elevation Change: About 505 feet, offering both challenging descents and exhilarating rides.
Trail Categories:
- Beginner Trails: Trails like "Easy Street" offer smooth, gentle terrains ideal for newcomers and families.
- Intermediate Trails: Options such as "Flying Squirrel" and "Joy Ride" feature technical elements like berms and switchbacks, perfect for riders looking to enhance their skills.
- Advanced Trails: Challenging routes like "High Roller" present steep descents and technical features tailored for experienced riders seeking an adrenaline rush.
Operating Hours:
- Days: Friday through Sunday
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Access and Amenities:
- Lift Access: The park provides lift-assisted access to the trails, allowing riders to maximize their downhill experience.
- Rentals and Lessons: Bike rentals and lessons are available for those new to the sport or looking to improve their skills.
- Season Pass: A Mountain Bike Season Pass is offered at $249, including lift access and free parking at the top of the resort.
For the latest trail statuses and additional information, visit Ober Mountain's official website: Ober Mountain Downhill Mountain Biking
Whether you're a novice rider or a seasoned mountain biking enthusiast, Ober Mountain Bike Park offers a diverse range of trails and facilities to ensure an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
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Reviews
Yvonne Clark2 months ago
For the price of the wrist band it's hard to find a better deal that includes so much.
The Aerial Tramway ride going up and down the mountain was very entertaining. The conductors were funny and very entertaining and knowledgeable.
It's definitely a bit dated however the views are amazing! I did several of the activities which were included in the piece of the wrist band. If you want to do some of the activities then there is an additional cost however if you're just bringing the family with kids, the wristband provides you with more than enough activities.
As an adult (almost 50) I've always wanted to do the spider jump trampoline and since it was included in the price of the wrist band and I was on vacation I seized my chance! It was fun and so much work! Squats in the gym have nothing on the work out this provided for me! All the kids and most of the adults were staring at me while I stood in line, I didn't care. I was on vacation!
April Rosea month ago
The views were absolutely beautiful.. but only for the people who get to stand near the windows. They can fit 80 people inside.. which is too many. If someone is paying to ride for the views and end up in the middle, they're going to be very disappointed.
Kudos to the "driver". We give him 5 stars. He was funny and polite. Made us all laugh. I can't remember his name, but he was an older man.
Chris Pachecoa week ago
Whatever you do, definitely plan ahead before coming! Get there early! I got the $50 wristband which includes skiing and the chair lift which was well worth it! If you plan on going there during holiday season definitely plan ahead and get there EARLY, the staff said that people had waited 3 hours just to take the tram because everyone decided to come at 11/12, don’t be that guy!!
Emily Greena week ago
Ober Mountain had been under new management for 2 years. It is a great place to visit however there are some issues and I really hope they work on these quickly. The scenic chair lift leads to a view that is outstanding, however the ride itself is definitely not scenic. There wa construction mess and general trash all along the way and it seems that this would have been an easy fix. Get rid of the trash and hide the construction stuff in one spot. The toboggan ride was fun but the toboggans are heavy and having to haul it myself was a challenge. Also, the Mountain Coaster ride was a solid 2 hour wait. It's a great ride but debatable on whether it's worth it. I would love to see more attractions added so that the crowds are better dispersed. However, the donuts in the shop that leads to the Mountain Coaster ride are more than worth the entire ticket. They are perfection. The $12 you will spend for that little bag of heaven is the stuff of legends. It has been 2 weeks now and I still dream about those donuts. All in all, or a fun day out and I can see they are working on improvements, just hide all your mess behind a nicely built fence in one spot and that would have made a world of difference. I purposely did not include photos of the mess in the hopes that it will be fixed quickly.
K P2 weeks ago
Most of the reviews posted here reflected the reality. We are trying to save people thinking of spending a day here from the terrible experience we had. We waited 30-45 minutes in line to buy wristband, if you think it’s definitely what you want to do, buy tickets online. We then spent most of the day in line to get to the mountain coaster, which was 3-4 hours so once we were done nothing else was still open. We had to pay $50 per person separately for snow tubing.
The tram is like a bus that carries 80+ people at the time so you don’t really get to see the view in such a stuffed car.
When people complained about 2 hours wait to get to the tram to go down from the mountain they were not lying. The line gets incredibly long starting from 4 pm either on the way up or down the mountain. So plan accordingly that you might have to take the tram very early on and have a back up plan to get back to where you park such as sending one person back early to get the car.
I decided to take my kid here for the snow tubing and in hindsight I should have not spent any more money for anything else except for the snow tubing itself. We ended up spending a few hundreds dollars on very little things we were able to do. We could have done mountain coaster in several places with no wait for $17 per person.
It’s true the place is badly managed and employees do not care because it’s equally bad every day during this time of the year.
