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SaveChattanooga 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. Popular destinations include Prentice Cooper State Forest and WMA, Lookout Mountain and Enterprise South Nature Park.
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- Mountain Bike
105 trails
- E-Bike
57 trails
- Gravel Bike
43 trails
- Adaptive Bike
33 trails
- Hike
159 trails
- Trail Running
159 trails
Region Details
- 36
- 2
- 36
- 22
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 21 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 170
- 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
- 159
- Trails Trail Running
- 159
- Total Distance
- 267 miles
- Total Descent
- 33,788 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,429 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,069 ft
- Reports
- 2,079
- Photos
- 922
- Completed Counter
- 30,345
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Sub Regions
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Aetna Mountain Trails
- 4
- 3
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Booker T. Washington State Park
- 5
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Chatttanooga Riverwalk
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Edwards Point
- 2
- 1
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Enterprise South Nature Park
- 4
- 2
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Harrison Bay
- 1
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Lookout Mountain
- 4
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Pot Point
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Prentice Cooper State Forest and WMA
- 4
- 4
- 1
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Shackleford Park
- 4
- 1
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Stringer's Ridge
- 7
- 3
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Walden's Ridge Park
- 9
- 5
- 1
Popular Chattanooga Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,738 ft • 131 ft • 1,061 •
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 • 1,029 •
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 • 985 •
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 • 947 •
Fun loop after half of TNT. A bit loose and rocky with good climbs and descents
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3,435 ft • 0 ft • 466 •
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 • 464 •
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.
Chattanooga Mountain Bike Routes
Go Nuts Nut Gobbler XC 2020 Featured
★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 677 ft • 3 •
Go Nuts Nut Gobbler XC Race November 22, 2020
SORBA Chattanoga: Stacking Loops Featured
10 miles • 687 ft • 4 • Loop •
A family-friendly favorite that highlights ESNP’s smooth, flowing cross-country design. Begin at the and...
12 miles • 936 ft • 5 • Loop •
Starting at the , this route offers a slightly longer cross-country effort while maintaining ESNP’s...
★ 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 at a steady...
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
Videos of Chattanooga Mountain Bike
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Mar 9, 2026
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Outer Loop | Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:55am (America/New_York) 2 days | Unknown | FrancoisOwGTVt | ||
| Chinquapin Loop | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/New_York) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | mikegehard SORBA Chatt | ||
| Black Forest Connector | Sep 10, 2026 @ 7:11pm (America/New_York) Sep 10, 2026 | Very Dry | VetMtb | ||
| Skull Cap Loop | Sep 9, 2026 @ 9:52am (America/New_York) Sep 9, 2026 | Variable | tnrivergorgetrust TRGT | ||
| Aetna Flyway | Sep 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | trailadventurer | ||
| Trailhead Parking Area | Sep 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | trailadventurer | ||
| Valley View Spur | Sep 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | trailadventurer | ||
| Homesite Loop | Sep 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | trailadventurer | ||
| W Trail | Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/New_York) Aug 29, 2026 | Very Dry | sunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt | ||
| Upper Traverse | Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/New_York) Aug 29, 2026 | Very Dry | sunshinelove11 SORBA Chatt |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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River To Clouds
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| sunshinelove11 | update | region | activity #104325591 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 6:28pm 17 hours |
| Sarahw4oZS | add | report | activity #104311789 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 2:38pm 21 hours |
| FrancoisOwGTVt | add | report | activity #104214692 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:55am 2 days |
| FrancoisOwGTVt | comment | report | activity #104211173 and 1 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:15am 2 days |
| FrancoisOwGTVt | add | report | activity #104049961 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 8:22am Sep 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Francois, thank you for the bridge repairs! | Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:09am 2 days | ||
| report | Thank you Francois! | Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:05am 2 days | ||
| report | Fixed | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:30am 2 days | ||
| report | Fixed | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:15am 2 days | ||
| report | Log dow | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:12pm Sep 10, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k69 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge187 awardedearned -
Climbing 100k Badge24 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k70 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Stringer's Pump Track | skill park | Chattanooga |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 105 | 178 miles | 17,313 ft | 70 miles | 1,348 ft | #650 | #239 | 812 | 2,066 | 13 | 42,583 | |
| E-Bike | 57 | 102 miles | 8,947 ft | 39 miles | 1,211 ft | #1,433 | #868 | 6 | 893 | 10 | 2,435 | |
| Gravel Bike | 43 | 110 miles | 7,671 ft | 43 miles | 1,342 ft | #705 | #187 | 1 | 82 | 1 | 196 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 33 | 94 miles | 7,139 ft | 37 miles | 1,342 ft | #650 | #152 | 84 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 5,217 ft | 69 ft | 3,957 ft | 262 ft | #318 | #165 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 2 miles | 167 ft | 3,501 ft | 46 ft | 1 | 202 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 159 | 263 miles | 31,424 ft | 104 miles | 1,430 ft | #492 | #227 | 33 | 2,018 | 7 | 3,708 | |
| Trail Running | 159 | 263 miles | 31,424 ft | 104 miles | 1,430 ft | #492 | #192 | 5 | 2,016 | 6 | 3,513 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has 13 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chattanooga?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chattanooga are:
- Biscuits & Gravy (4.6/5)
- Ollie (4.4/5)
- Gambler (4.4/5)
- DeVito (4.4/5)
- Bullwinkle (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Chattanooga?
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What is the longest trail in Chattanooga?
The longest trail in Chattanooga is Atlas at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chattanooga?
The best hiking trails in Chattanooga are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chattanooga?
The best trail running trails in Chattanooga are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has a total of 169 trails. Of those, 104 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chattanooga to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Chattanooga?
The overall region status for Chattanooga is Clear / Green. Out of 93 trails:
- Clear / Green: 75
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Chattanooga?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Chattanooga are:
- Go Nuts Nut Gobbler XC 2020
- SORBA Chattanooga: Stringer's Counter Clockwise Power Hour
- SORBA Chattanoga: Stacking Loops
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What is the highest summit in Chattanooga?
The highest summit in Chattanooga is Barn Hill at 1,821 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Chattanooga?
There are 2 notable sights in Chattanooga. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Chattanooga.
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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)
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What trails are closed in Chattanooga?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Chattanooga. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 75
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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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.
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Are there local clubs or events in Chattanooga?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Chattanooga directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chattanooga?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chattanooga are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chattanooga?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chattanooga are:
- Black Forest Connector (4.7/5)
- Black Forest (4.4/5)
- TNT (4.3/5)
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