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SaveThe City of Norris watershed provides a collection of jeep roads and single track for offroad vehicles (no ATVs), bicyclists, equestrians, and hikers. The City does a super job grading and maintaining the dirt roads in this 2,300 acre wilderness. The trails/roads are over a hilly, karstic terrain (sinkholes and caves) through hardwood forests. The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club and many other volunteers have helped with trail development, maintenance, and signs.
From the pumping station (890'), the High Point jeep road climbs 1.8 miles to High Point (1460'). Ridgecrest trail, Freeway, and Longmire offer steep (300'+) single track to the west of High Point. Red Hill and Raccoon Run are more moderate double track. The Lakeside loop trail descends 300' to the edge of Norris Lake (1020'). The trail passes above a large sink hole that is full of water when the lake is at full pool. Easier loops can be found in the vicinity of the rifle range (1100') on Upper Clear Creek Rd.
Trails south of Clear Creek include East Trail, Reservoir Hill Trail (0.6), Reservoir Hill Loop (2.0), and it's about 0.9 miles to Observation Point from Reservoir Hill. Another 2.5 mile loop, south of Obersvation Point, includes Deer Ridge Rd and Eagle Trail. This loop passes through the small park next to the City building and can be accessed from mile post 8 on US 441.
The watershed is closed for various periods each fall for hunting. For 2016, the watershed will be closed for hunting Sep 24 - Oct 2, Nov 19-27. Trails south of Clear Creek and the Park trails west of the dam remain open during the hunts. Some trails are designated for foot traffic only. Cliff trail and Grist Mill Trail are closed to cyclists. Trails are closed at dark -- no night riding.
From the pumping station (890'), the High Point jeep road climbs 1.8 miles to High Point (1460'). Ridgecrest trail, Freeway, and Longmire offer steep (300'+) single track to the west of High Point. Red Hill and Raccoon Run are more moderate double track. The Lakeside loop trail descends 300' to the edge of Norris Lake (1020'). The trail passes above a large sink hole that is full of water when the lake is at full pool. Easier loops can be found in the vicinity of the rifle range (1100') on Upper Clear Creek Rd.
Trails south of Clear Creek include East Trail, Reservoir Hill Trail (0.6), Reservoir Hill Loop (2.0), and it's about 0.9 miles to Observation Point from Reservoir Hill. Another 2.5 mile loop, south of Obersvation Point, includes Deer Ridge Rd and Eagle Trail. This loop passes through the small park next to the City building and can be accessed from mile post 8 on US 441.
The watershed is closed for various periods each fall for hunting. For 2016, the watershed will be closed for hunting Sep 24 - Oct 2, Nov 19-27. Trails south of Clear Creek and the Park trails west of the dam remain open during the hunts. Some trails are designated for foot traffic only. Cliff trail and Grist Mill Trail are closed to cyclists. Trails are closed at dark -- no night riding.
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- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
66 trails
- Gravel Bike
24 trails
- Adaptive Bike
19 trails
- Horse
13 trails
- Hike
91 trails
- Trail Running
91 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
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Caution as of Aug 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 93
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 66
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 24
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 19
- Trails Horse
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 91
- Trails Trail Running
- 91
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Total Distance
- 100 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,096 ft
- Total Vertical
- 726 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,545 ft
- Reports
- 773
- Photos
- 101
- Completed Counter
- 5,409
Sub Regions
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Loyston Point
- 3
- 5
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Norris Dam State Park
- 12
- 31
- 5
Popular Norris Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 7 miles • 661 ft • 582 •
The 7.3 mile loop, more challenging than the Loyston Loop, is geared toward intermediate trail users. There are more dramatic features that will allow maximum biking fun while remaining pedestrian friendly.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 475 ft • 569 •
This 5.4 mile loop winds through the shoreline and ridges of Norris reservoir. Slope is gentle and trail was built to 48’’ wide to accommodate beginner bikers/hikers while still being very fun for advanced bikers/hikers. Trail...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,821 ft • 45 ft • 553 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 45 ft green climb. It features roller coaster. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 4 miles • 292 ft • 425 •
New school trail design meets old school feel. While you will experience a level of bike optimized design, this trail offers some of that twisty tight singletrack and exposed rocks/roots from days gone by. Expect the climbs to be a bit...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 99 ft • 387 •
New school trail design meets old school feel. While you will experience a level of bike optimized design, this trail offers some of that twisty tight singletrack and exposed rocks/roots from days gone by. Expect the climbs to be a bit...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 577 ft • 221 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 577 ft blue climb. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 196 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 3,911 ft • 7 ft • 164 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 7 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Norris Mountain Bike Routes
Loyston Lollipop Featured
5 miles • 469 ft • 3 •
Loyston Lollipop is an approachable beginner route that offers a fun introduction to mountain biking at...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 887 ft • 3 • Loop •
A backcountry gem with a good mix of flow downhill and moderate climbs. Altogether if ridden as plotted...
12 miles • 1,854 ft • 6 •
A fun tour of the intermediate trails in Norris. Start by pedaling HWY 441 and taking a left on Lower...
6 miles • 964 ft • 1 •
ABMC 2023 Checkpoint Ride. Intersection of High Point and Lakeview
18 miles • 3,018 ft • 8 •
Start this advanced tour of Norris by climbing up Camp Sam - don't worry about missing out on the fun,...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Mill Creek Loop | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | almphoto CVTA | ||
| Loyston Loop | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | almphoto CVTA | ||
| Clinch River Loop | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | almphoto CVTA | ||
| Clinch River Loop Connector | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | almphoto CVTA | ||
| Loyston Loop Access | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | almphoto CVTA | ||
| Camp Sam | Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/New_York) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | BigAssAdam CVTA | ||
| Lower Clear Creek Road | Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/New_York) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | BigAssAdam CVTA | ||
| Homestead | Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/New_York) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | BigAssAdam CVTA | ||
| Lakeview | Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/New_York) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | BigAssAdam CVTA | ||
| Holly Grove Trail | Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/New_York) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | BigAssAdam CVTA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jjmilio | wishlist | route | activity #105403407 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:19am Oct 7, 2026 |
| yambo58 | ridden | trail | activity #104831996 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:21am Sep 29, 2026 |
| kathysgeek | wishlist | trail | activity #103257959 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:29am Sep 7, 2026 |
| almphoto | add | report | activity #102190662 and 4 more | Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:04pm Aug 23, 2026 |
| iamyourmind | add | report | activity #102005248 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 1:02pm Aug 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Tree has been cleared | Aug 4, 2026 @ 5:46am Aug 4, 2026 | ||
| report | Now cleared | Jul 24, 2026 @ 7:25am Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Listen. Whoever did green to red from Loyston... | Jun 23, 2026 @ 2:42pm Jun 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Several huge trees down | Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:09am Oct 7, 2025 | ||
| report | Large tree and a few more loyston loop | Sep 6, 2025 @ 4:27pm Sep 6, 2025 |
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Completionist0 awarded -
10 Blue Trails68 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge20 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 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 | 66 | 79 miles | 11,811 ft | 35 miles | 719 ft | #2,487 | #10 | 155 | 770 | 18 | 6,270 | |
| E-Bike | 66 | 79 miles | 11,811 ft | 35 miles | 719 ft | #2,382 | #17 | 4 | 702 | 4 | 763 | |
| Gravel Bike | 24 | 22 miles | 2,369 ft | 8 miles | 630 ft | #2,462 | #6 | 93 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 19 | 23 miles | 2,762 ft | 8 miles | 604 ft | #2,900 | #6 | 223 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Horse | 13 | 6 miles | 791 ft | 3 miles | 548 ft | #2,579 | #5 | 118 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 91 | 98 miles | 13,734 ft | 41 miles | 725 ft | #2,566 | #14 | 7 | 771 | 3 | 216 | |
| Trail Running | 91 | 98 miles | 13,734 ft | 41 miles | 725 ft | #2,457 | #10 | 771 | 2 | 188 | ||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 3 miles | 348 ft | 1 mile | 318 ft | 13 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 2 miles | 82 ft | 3,268 ft | 502 ft | #1,008 | #1 | 63 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Norris?
Norris 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 Norris?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Norris are:
- Mill Creek Loop (4.4/5)
- Loyston Loop (4.4/5)
- Eagle (4.4/5)
- White Pine (4.3/5)
- Reservoir Hill Trail (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Norris?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Norris. 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 Norris?
The longest trail in Norris is Mill Creek Loop at 7.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Norris?
The best hiking trails in Norris are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Norris?
The best trail running trails in Norris are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Norris?
Norris has a total of 93 trails. Of those, 66 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Norris to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Norris?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Norris is Marine Railway with 837 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Norris?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Norris is Marine Railway with 1,008 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Norris?
Norris supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Norris?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Norris is Camp Sam with an average grade of 10.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Norris?
The overall region status for Norris is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 69 trails:
- Clear / Green: 58
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Norris?
Yes, Norris supports e-bike riding. There are 63 trails in Norris 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 Norris?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Norris are: View all mountain biking routes in Norris.
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What is the highest summit in Norris?
The highest summit in Norris is Weavers Knob at 1,683 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Norris?
There are 2 notable sights in Norris. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Norris.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Norris?
The most popular Strava segments in Norris are:
- Loyston Flow (3,203 athletes)
- Loyston second cilmb (3,081 athletes)
- First Flow (Corrected Track) (3,037 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Norris?
Yes, there are 19 accessible/adaptive trails in Norris. View all adaptive trails in Norris for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Norris?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Norris are:
- Loyston Loop Access
- Clinch River Loop
- Camp Sam Reroute
- Paw Paw (Lakeside Loop Reroute)
- Clinch River Loop Connector
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Norris?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Norris are:
- Loyston Loop Access (5/5)
- Loyston Loop (4.7/5)
- Highpoint Road (4/5)
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