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SaveSewanee trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes views, creeks and lakes. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Sewanee - University of the South, St. Andrew's Sewanee and Franklin State Forest (Sewanee).
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- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
47 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
62 trails
- Trail Running
62 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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- 12
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Region Status
Open as of Apr 26, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 64
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 47
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 62
- Trails Trail Running
- 62
- Total Distance
- 83 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,362 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,184 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,021 ft
- Reports
- 16
- Photos
- 13
- Completed Counter
- 1,130
Sub Regions
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Sewanee - University of the South
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- 5
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St. Andrew's Sewanee
- 6
- 7
- 1
Popular Sewanee Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,012 ft • 47 ft • 78 •
One of two trails that connects the Lake Cheston Rec Area to the Perimeter trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,536 ft • 40 ft • 61 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,962 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,825 ft • 16 ft • 45 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 3.0 • 4,573 ft • 140 ft • 40 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 140 ft green climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 257 ft • 28 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 257 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 1,599 ft • 24 •
Highly rated less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 1,599 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 hours31 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 3,264 ft • 144 ft • 22 •
This trails parallels Tennessee Avenue on the south side starting at the soccer stadium and ending at The Cross. It is commonly used when bypassing the unrideable portion of the Perimeter Trail between Morgan's Steep and The Cross.
Sewanee Mountain Bike Routes
Sewanee - Full Perimeter Loop Featured
22 miles • 1,649 ft • 4 • Loop •
Loop includes as much of the MTB accessible Perimeter trails as possible per the indicated maps. Some...
Photos of Sewanee Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Piney Point Trail | Apr 26, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Chicago) Apr 26, 2026 | Dry | Staceyfamily | ||
| Tower Connector | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Feb 10, 2026 | Variable | rslonakernu4u | ||
| The Michael Short Pass | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Feb 10, 2026 | Variable | rslonakernu4u | ||
| Bobcat Trail | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Feb 10, 2026 | Variable | rslonakernu4u | ||
| Salamander Meander | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Feb 10, 2026 | Variable | rslonakernu4u | ||
| Water Tower Trail | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Feb 10, 2026 | Variable | rslonakernu4u | ||
| Perimeter Trail | Sep 20, 2025 @ 1:40pm (America/Chicago) Sep 20, 2025 | Ideal | DavidV430DX | ||
| Gus's Trail | May 21, 2025 @ 5:11pm May 21, 2025 | Ideal | elizabethsas | ||
| Racoon Run | May 21, 2025 @ 5:11pm May 21, 2025 | Ideal | elizabethsas | ||
| Water Tower Trail | Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:26am Aug 24, 2024 | Dry | mtn0freek |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| r5monkys | ridden | trail | activity #105008416 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 4:48pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| r5monkys | wishlist | trail | activity #104711265 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:39am Sep 27, 2026 |
| ChristopherDWgQmo | wishlist | trail | activity #103585255 and 2 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 7:37pm Sep 11, 2026 |
| ChristopherDWgQmo | wishlist | region | activity #103520527 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 8:27pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| Jehahu | wishlist | region | activity #103101888 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:04am Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Several downed trees, water crossings, and... | Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:09am Jan 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Paved road that turns into a forested gravel... | Jun 2, 2025 @ 1:59pm Jun 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Climbing routes are predominantly on an... | May 23, 2025 @ 1:02pm May 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | I just got off the trail. It has a fun... | May 21, 2025 @ 3:51pm May 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | My daughter and I call this the Red Berm... | May 21, 2025 @ 3:42pm May 21, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k4 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 47 | 52 miles | 4,232 ft | 22 miles | 322 ft | #3,593 | #15 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1,615 | |
| E-Bike | 47 | 52 miles | 4,232 ft | 22 miles | 322 ft | #3,431 | #20 | 16 | 1 | 42 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 19 miles | 873 ft | 8 miles | 344 ft | #2,569 | #8 | 14 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3,264 ft | 210 ft | 1,417 ft | 95 ft | #7,694 | #28 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 10 miles | 318 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #6,812 | #2,142 | |||||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 56 ft | 2,963 ft | 190 ft | #861 | ||||||
| Hike | 62 | 82 miles | 8,363 ft | 36 miles | 1,184 ft | #3,548 | #16 | 16 | 311 | |||
| Trail Running | 62 | 82 miles | 8,363 ft | 36 miles | 1,184 ft | #3,235 | #11 | 16 | 146 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sewanee?
Sewanee has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sewanee?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sewanee are:
- Perimeter Trail (4.2/5)
- Racoon Run (4.2/5)
- Muscadine Mines (4/5)
- Tea Cup Trail (4/5)
- Dimmick Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sewanee?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sewanee are:
- May (17 activities)
- October (16 activities)
- August (12 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sewanee?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Sewanee. 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 Sewanee?
The longest trail in Sewanee is Perimeter Trail at 14.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sewanee?
The best hiking trails in Sewanee are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sewanee?
The best trail running trails in Sewanee are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sewanee?
Sewanee has a total of 64 trails. Of those, 47 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sewanee to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sewanee?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sewanee is Perimeter Trail with 1,599 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sewanee?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sewanee is Perimeter Trail with 1,476 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sewanee?
Sewanee 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 Sewanee?
The following bike services are available in Sewanee:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sewanee?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sewanee is Tower Connector with an average grade of 1.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sewanee?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sewanee. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Sewanee?
The overall region status for Sewanee is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Sewanee?
Yes, Sewanee supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Sewanee 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 Sewanee?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sewanee are: View all mountain biking routes in Sewanee.
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What type of bike is most common in Sewanee?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sewanee are:
- AM (6 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Sewanee?
The highest summit in Sewanee is Clouse Hill at 2,080 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sewanee?
The most popular Strava segments in Sewanee are:
- Bridge to bridge (1,082 athletes)
- MGT: Lake O to Hawkins Ln (763 athletes)
- MGT Monteagle to Sewanee (689 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Sewanee?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Sewanee. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Sewanee.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sewanee?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Sewanee. View all adaptive trails in Sewanee for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sewanee?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sewanee are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sewanee?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sewanee are:
- Racoon Run (5/5)
- Muscadine Mines (5/5)
- Dimmick Trail (3/5)
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