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SaveCollegedale trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines and views. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Popular destinations include White Oak Mountain, Bauxite Ridge and Red Clay Historic Park.
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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
44 trails
- Gravel Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
- 10
- 11
- 19
- 4
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Nov 10, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 56
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 44
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,357 ft
- Total Vertical
- 506 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,264 ft
- Reports
- 607
- Photos
- 185
- Completed Counter
- 15,507
Sub Regions
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Bauxite Ridge
- 3
- 5
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White Oak Mountain
- 6
- 13
- 4
- 2
Popular Collegedale Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 3,432 ft • 126 ft • 638 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 126 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 2,434 ft • 0 ft • 624 •
One of the top trails of White Oak Mountain! There are many great table-tops along this trail, as well as Lower Nutty Buddy. With a little bit of skill, these jumps can be cleared no problem. Just make sure you know the trail enough...
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 36 ft • 604 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 36 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.4 • 2,375 ft • 56 ft • 591 •
This multi-directional trail takes you along several ridgelines on a moderate climb towards the top of the mountain.
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 3,520 ft • 58 ft • 556 •
Cottontail was recently rebuilt thanks to Barry Smith trails and his crew. It is now one of the top flow trails in the area featuring 25 tabletop jumps and a section of progressive drops! This trail is easily sessionable and the jumps...
• 60 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 201 ft • 498 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,363 ft • 3 ft • 489 •
Downhill only trail from the top of Bauxite
Collegedale Mountain Bike Routes
SORBA Chattanooga: XC Sampler Loop Featured
★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 991 ft • 9 • Loop •
This intermediate loop showcases the depth and range of the SAU Biology Trails while keeping the ride...
4 miles • 287 ft • 11 • Loop •
This 4-mile loop offers a smooth, scenic introduction to White Oak Mountain’s trail network. Linking...
9 miles • 751 ft • 3 •
Start from the new Oak Hole Lane parking area (with restrooms) and (depending on the day of the week -...
★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 3,315 ft • 25 •
Full tour of every trail at white oak and bauxite trails
14 miles • 1,874 ft • 14 • Loop •
For experienced riders ready to tackle everything White Oak has to offer. This full-mountain route links...
5 miles • 1,015 ft • 6 •
We are going to head to Collegedale for my 35th Bday! This is the route we will be riding.
Photos of Collegedale Mountain Bike
Videos of Collegedale Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Upper Copperhead | Nov 10, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Nov 10, 2026 | Ideal | MattAlM6i | ||
| Pogo's Place | Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/New_York) Aug 20, 2026 | Ideal | Warpumpkin | ||
| Pine | Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/New_York) Jul 5, 2026 | Unknown | Los0341 | ||
| Mindbender | Jun 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (America/New_York) Jun 25, 2026 | Unknown | wljH7C | ||
| Oak Hole Lane | Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/New_York) Jun 15, 2026 | Unknown | Punmaster9000 | ||
| Box Turtle | Jun 9, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jun 9, 2026 | Variable | trailadventurer | ||
| Mid Ridge | Apr 30, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/New_York) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | umj54 | ||
| North Side Climb Trail | Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/New_York) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | umj54 | ||
| Krebs Cycle | Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/New_York) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | umj54 | ||
| Forest Lane | Mar 27, 2026 @ 4:15pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Mar 27, 2026 | Ideal | trailadventurer |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeChef | wishlist | region | activity #107688734 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:08pm 2 days |
| MattAlM6i | add | report | activity #107653242 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:22am 2 days |
| ride2day | comment | trail | activity #107179741 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:08am Nov 4, 2026 |
| JenJones79 | wishlist | region | activity #106198285 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:31am Oct 19, 2026 |
| Smity1 | wishlist | route | activity #105960917 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 5:19pm Oct 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Cottontail is shaping up to be one of the best... | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:08am Nov 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Boxturtle is a very fun trail that anyone can ride | Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:01pm Feb 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun. This whole block of trails are all... | Jul 22, 2025 @ 5:28pm Jul 22, 2025 | ||
| report | A Major League k m | Jul 10, 2025 @ 12:33pm Jul 10, 2025 | ||
| report | Tree down, partially blocking trail | Jul 10, 2025 @ 6:00am Jul 10, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails253 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge101 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge103 awarded
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 | 46 | 36 miles | 5,564 ft | 14 miles | 505 ft | #1,185 | #5 | 180 | 607 | 7 | 19,717 | |
| E-Bike | 44 | 34 miles | 5,509 ft | 13 miles | 482 ft | #3,722 | #23 | 1 | 503 | 5 | 960 | |
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 4 miles | 1,263 ft | 2 miles | 472 ft | #3,222 | #14 | 1 | 62 | 37 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 2 miles | 837 ft | 1 mile | 367 ft | #5,224 | #20 | 34 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 472 ft | 5,141 ft | 341 ft | #3,619 | #7 | 54 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 52 | 40 miles | 5,794 ft | 15 miles | 505 ft | #5,279 | #26 | 3 | 588 | 4 | 797 | |
| Trail Running | 52 | 40 miles | 5,794 ft | 15 miles | 505 ft | #4,856 | #19 | 588 | 4 | 1,161 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Collegedale?
Collegedale has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Collegedale?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Collegedale are:
- Upper Nutty Buddy (4.6/5)
- Murky Marsh (4.4/5)
- Cottontail (4.4/5)
- Box Turtle (4.4/5)
- Pine (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Collegedale?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Collegedale are:
- October (236 activities)
- April (154 activities)
- September (153 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Collegedale?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Collegedale. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Collegedale?
The longest trail in Collegedale is Box Turtle at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Collegedale?
The best hiking trails in Collegedale are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Collegedale?
The best trail running trails in Collegedale are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Collegedale?
Collegedale has a total of 56 trails. Of those, 46 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Collegedale to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Collegedale?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Collegedale is Box Turtle with 539 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Collegedale?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Collegedale is Box Turtle with 543 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Collegedale?
Collegedale supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Collegedale?
The following bike services are available in Collegedale:
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Collegedale?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Collegedale is Black Bear with an average grade of 6.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Collegedale?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Collegedale. 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 Collegedale?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Collegedale are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Collegedale?
The overall region status for Collegedale is Clear / Green. Out of 45 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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What are the trail conditions in Collegedale?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Collegedale:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Collegedale?
Yes, Collegedale supports e-bike riding. There are 43 trails in Collegedale 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 Collegedale?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Collegedale are:
- SORBA Chattanooga: Bauxite Ridge Full Loop
- White Oak Mountain/Bauxite FULL
- SORBA Chattanooga: XC Sampler Loop
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What type of bike is most common in Collegedale?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Collegedale are:
- AM (91 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Collegedale?
The most popular Strava segments in Collegedale are:
- Krebs from 6-Shooter to North Star (3,551 athletes)
- Krebs from North Star to 6-Shooter (3,294 athletes)
- Rolling Ridge intersection to Oak Hole Ln (3,156 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Collegedale?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Collegedale. View all adaptive trails in Collegedale for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Collegedale?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Collegedale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Collegedale?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Collegedale are:
- Pine (5/5)
- Rolling Green (3.8/5)
- Coyote (4.5/5)
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