Mountain Biking in Tennessee

Enjoy the serenity of a paved bike path leisurelyGreenville, TNo Viking Mountaino Paint Rock
winding its way along a flat, scenic course or getJefferson Cityo Panther Creek State Park
the adrenaline pumping with a steep twisting,Knoxville, TNo Concord Park Trailso I.C. King Park
turning, rock-hopping trail that concludes with aTrails
magnificent view from a rocky bluff. From easyOcoee, TNo Slickrocko Clear Creeko Benton Falls
to strenuous, the mountain biking trails inPikevilleo Chinquapin Ridge
Tennessee are diverse and numerous. MountainTellico Plainso Citco Creek
biking in Tennessee can be found just aboutGenerally, information regarding mountain biking in
anywhere in the state. However, the majority ofTennessee is categorized into sections including
the most popular mountain biking trails can bethe Tennessee River Valley, Middle Tennessee
found east of Nashville in both the southeasternand East Tennessee. These areas include: the
and northeastern sections of Tennessee. WithCumberland Plateau, Great Smoky Mountains
areas such as the Big South Fork National RiverNational Park, and the Cherokee National Forest.
and Recreation Area, the Great Smoky MountainHowever, there are a multitude of trails
National Park, and the Cherokee National Forest,throughout the state.
Tennessee is rich in natural beauty andSeveral trails for mountain biking were
recreational opportunities.constructed and are maintained by mountain
The most popular trails for Mountain biking inbikers, while others are multi-use trails which may
Tennessee can be found throughout the easterninclude hikers, horseback riders or those on ATVs.
section of the state, and are most easily locatedA few of the trails that were constructed by and
by the city in which the trail can be located. Manyor maintained by mountain bikers include: Tims
of these trails are located in national forests orFord State park Trail, Raccoon Mountain Trails,
state parks. As indicated, some of the trails areTanasi Trails, Big South Fork Trails and Fall Creek
loop trails while others are not. For those that areFalls Trails.
not loop trails, there may be connector trails thatMountain biking in Tennessee is a recreational
feed into these trails to provide a route that willactivity that can be participated in by both
loop back to the trails beginning. Trail lengths varybeginners and experienced mountain bikers. Trail
from 3 to 23 miles and difficulty ranges fromlength and difficulty will need to be determined
easy to technical. These trails vary from level,based on each mountain bikers experience,
paved paths to steep, graveled uphill climbs. Thesephysical ability, and expectations. With many trails
trails include:and terrains from which to choose, it should be
Chattanooga, TNo Lookout Mountaino Cemeteryeasy to find a trail suited to the individual's ability.
Loopo Booker T. Washington Trailo West BrowoFrom stunning waterfalls to breathtaking scenic
Harrison Bayo Edwards Pointoverlooks, Tennessee offers a fantastic mountain
Erwin, TNo Buffalo Mountainbiking experience.