List of bicycle routes in North Carolina

U.S. Bicycle Route 1 The North Carolina portion of U.S. Bicycle Route 1 is known as the Carolina Connection and runs north–south through the central portion of the state, passing through Raleigh. The route, which is nearly in length, reaches six state parks and several other recreation areas, including Stone Mountain State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, and Merchants Millpond State Park; Hyco Reservoir, Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston Recreation Areas; and the Dismal Swamp and Currituck Sound areas. Campgrounds are located roughly every along the route. North Carolina Bicycle Route 7 North Carolina Bicycle Route 7, the Ocracoke Option, connects Bike Route 2 near Wilson southeast to Ocracoke. The route passes through New Bern and Beaufort and uses the Cedar Island Ferry to Ocracoke. ==Regional==

Lake Norman Bicycle Route The Lake Norman Bicycle Route connects five towns and cities in three counties that surround Lake Norman, the largest inland body of water in the state. The overall route, using the "LN" signage, traverses between Huntersville and Sherrills Ford, with loops and spurs that also connect Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Troutman, and Lake Norman State Park. The route was established jointly between the Centralina Council of Governments and NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Division. ==External links==