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      Chattanooga trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Prentice Cooper State Forest and WMA, Lookout Mountain and Enterprise South Nature Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of 16 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      169
      Trails Mountain Bike
      105
      Trails E-Bike
      57
      Trails Gravel Bike
      43
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      33
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      158
      Trails Trail Running
      158
      Total Distance
      266 miles
      Total Descent
      33,193 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,429 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,069 ft
      Reports
      2,083
      Photos
      978
      Completed Counter
      30,908

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      Popular Chattanooga Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,738 ft • 131 ft • 1,077 •
      Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 131 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 116 ft • 1,040 •
      This trail is very beginner friendly. If you are just getting into riding or have a young one wanting too start riding this is your place. It gets a lot of traffic but you will meet lots of friendly riders. This trail is also the...
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,388 ft • 18 ft • 997 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 176 ft • 957 •
      Fun loop after half of TNT. A bit loose and rocky with good climbs and descents
      • 90 ★ 4.3 • 4 miles • 336 ft • 952 •
      TNT has a little more elevation than Black Forest and some small rock garden sections that may prove challenging for new riders and adaptive bikes. The best part of this trail is getting to ride through one of the old bunkers.
      • 95 ★ 4.2 • 6 miles • 552 ft • 798 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 552 ft green climb. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,435 ft • 0 ft • 484 •
      The first downhill trail constructed at WRP, Biscuits and Gravy has a little bit of everything. Jumps, drops, rock gardens, and amazing flow.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,536 ft • 0 ft • 483 •
      Bread and Butter is where you want to head for a smile inducing good time. Fast and flowy, all of the jumps are tabletops so it's great for progression.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 1 rides

      Yesterday

      • 17 rides
      Past Week
      • 122 rides

      Chattanooga Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 677 ft • 3 •
      Go Nuts Nut Gobbler XC Race November 22, 2020
      10 miles • 687 ft • 4 • Loop •
      A family-friendly favorite that highlights ESNP’s smooth, flowing cross-country design. Begin at the...
      12 miles • 936 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Starting at the Atlas trailhead, this route offers a slightly longer cross-country effort while...
      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 700 ft • 6 • Loop •
      For riders short on time, this is Chattanooga’s best in-town singletrack option. Located within the city...
      6 miles • 1,049 ft • 6 •
      The perfect introduction to Walden’s Ridge Park’s progressive downhill design. Climb up Escalator at a...
      3 miles • 219 ft • 2 •
      This route starts at the Black Forest trailhead inside the main park. There is a short flow trail across...

      Photos of Chattanooga Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Chattanooga Mountain Bike

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      atlas trail at esnp
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      13:32 | 540 | May 14, 2019
      TnT trail
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      16:09 | 242 | Feb 4, 2017
      blackforest loop
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      12:40 | 351 | Jan 17, 2017
      Chattanooga’s Stringers Ridge Preserve
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      27:28 | 203 | Jun 5, 2026
      Outdoor Chattanooga | Mountain Biking at...
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      0:03 | 60 | Mar 22, 2026
      Aetna Mountain biking trails phase one open now
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      2:27 | 268 | Mar 9, 2026

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Upper Traverse
      Nov 6, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/New_York)
      Nov 6, 2026
      Drytkjohnson21Large tree down on upper traverse next to...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Dale Bermhardt
      Nov 9, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/New_York)
      16 hours
      Ideal Cut and remember large tree from Upper...sunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt
      Hill City
      Nov 2, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/New_York)
      Nov 2, 2026
      Unknown another big dead tree 10' over trailsunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt
      Ollie
      Oct 31, 2026 @ 4:27pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 31, 2026
      Unknown needs a leaf/acorn blowsunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt
      Biscuits & Gravy
      Oct 29, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 29, 2026
      Unknown leaf blowingsunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt
      Upper Lift Ticket
      Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 16, 2026
      UnknownLarge tree down across trail, blocking...lsf1120
      Spears Ave
      Oct 11, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 11, 2026
      IdealKvnMTBKing
      Double J
      Oct 11, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 11, 2026
      Prevalent Mud2 downed treesKvnMTBKing
      Outer Loop
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:53pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 9, 2026
      Ideal Cleared downed trees blocking trail,...maczz SORBA Chatt
      Chinquapin Loop
      Oct 7, 2026 @ 12:17pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 7, 2026
      VariableHike tnrivergorgetrust TRGT
      Lower Lift Ticket
      Oct 6, 2026 @ 2:50pm (America/New_York)
      Oct 6, 2026
      Unknown Tree downJschwenke9533

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

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      Recent Comments

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      maczzreportOuter LoopAll Clear 10/9/26
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 3:57pm
      Oct 9, 2026
      sunshinelove11reportOuter LoopThank you Francois!!
      Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:58pm
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      maczzreportOuter LoopThank you Francois!
      Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:03pm
      Sep 27, 2026
      TrailSawyerreportSkyuka TrailSarah, what’s the issue on trail?
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 6:58pm
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      maczzreportOuter LoopFrancois, thank you for the bridge repairs!
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:09am
      Sep 20, 2026

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike105178 miles17,313 ft70 miles1,348 ft
      #643#28982,0691343,578
      E-Bike57102 miles8,947 ft39 miles1,211 ft
      #1,491#156893102,583
      Gravel Bike43110 miles7,671 ft43 miles1,342 ft
      #700#21831225
      Adaptive Bike3394 miles7,139 ft37 miles1,342 ft
      #671#38553
      Winter Fat Bike25,217 ft69 ft3,957 ft262 ft
      #318#165
      Horse12 miles167 ft3,501 ft46 ft
      12021
      Hike158262 miles30,830 ft104 miles1,430 ft
      #509#4372,01973,828
      Trail Running158262 miles30,830 ft104 miles1,430 ft
      #491#482,01763,666

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Chattanooga?
      Chattanooga has 13 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chattanooga?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chattanooga are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Chattanooga?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Chattanooga are:
      • September (384 activities)
      • October (352 activities)
      • July (331 activities)
      Check the Chattanooga reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Chattanooga?
      There are 32 parking locations listed in Chattanooga. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Chattanooga?
      The longest trail in Chattanooga is Atlas at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chattanooga?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chattanooga?
      ▼ How many trails are in Chattanooga?
      Chattanooga has a total of 169 trails. Of those, 105 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chattanooga to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chattanooga?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Chattanooga is Escalator with 850 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chattanooga?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Chattanooga is Bay Point Loop with 812 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Chattanooga?
      Chattanooga supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Chattanooga?
      The following bike services are available in Chattanooga:
      • Bike Shop (5)
      • Land Managers (4)
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Club (1)
      • Trail Builders (1)
      Browse the full Chattanooga directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Chattanooga?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Chattanooga is Connector with an average grade of 18.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Chattanooga?
      Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Chattanooga. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Chattanooga?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Chattanooga are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Chattanooga?
      The overall region status for Chattanooga is Clear / Green. Out of 93 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 73
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Chattanooga?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Chattanooga:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Chattanooga trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Chattanooga?
      Yes, Chattanooga supports e-bike riding. There are 54 trails in Chattanooga that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Chattanooga?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Chattanooga?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Chattanooga are:
      • AM (240 activities)
      • XC (26 activities)
      • RD (1 activities)
      Check the Chattanooga activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Chattanooga?
      The highest summit in Chattanooga is Barn Hill at 1,821 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Chattanooga?
      The most popular Strava segments in Chattanooga are:
      • ESNP TNT MWF quick climb at end (6,987 athletes)
      • Boathouse to Rowing Center (6,610 athletes)
      • Market Street Bridge NB (6,529 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Chattanooga.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Chattanooga?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Chattanooga. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 73
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Chattanooga?
      Yes, there are 33 accessible/adaptive trails in Chattanooga. View all adaptive trails in Chattanooga for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Chattanooga?
      There are 5 local clubs or associations listed in the Chattanooga directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chattanooga?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Chattanooga?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chattanooga are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Chattanooga.
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