7.5 miles
Distance
495 ft
Climb
-493 ft
Descent
923 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
795 ft
Altitude min
881 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

The Atomic Ring is the most popular route in Haw Ridge. The eight-mile loop has a variety of intermediate to difficult terrain and includes beautiful shoreline views of Melton Lake.

Detailed Description
Atomic Ring is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Oak Ridge Tennessee. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 495 ft with a max elevation of 923 ft then descends -493 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 29, 2026)

Local Trail Association

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Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (www.clinchvalleytrailalliance.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Altitude min
    795 ft
  • Altitude start
    881 ft
  • Altitude end
    883 ft
  • Climb
    495 ft
  • Descent
    -493 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.7%
  • Grade min
    18.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

2 Reviews & Comments

Mcmc13
My favorite route at Haw Ridge! It’s almost the same route as “Kim’s Fav” but in the opposite direction and a lot more fun and flow to it.

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Trails in Route

Nutmeg495 ft
Old Edgemoor909 ft
Mike's Trail3,376 ft
East Shore - North1,768 ft
Pond3,425 ft
Red Shore1 mile
Twister1,906 ft
Lake Road Connector479 ft
Soccer2,090 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Haw Ridge Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Joey's Trail.
  2. Continue for 30 meters.
  3. Keep left to stay on Joey's Trail.
  4. Continue for 10 meters.
  5. Keep left to take Nutmeg.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Soccer.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Walk east on Old Edgemoor.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Old Edgemoor.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Keep right to take Mike's Trail.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Mike's Trail.
  16. Continue for 700 meters.
  17. Keep straight to stay on Mike's Trail.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Keep right to stay on Mike's Trail.
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Turn right onto East Edge.
  22. Continue for 600 meters.
  23. Bear right to stay on East Edge.
  24. Continue for 80 meters.
  25. Turn left onto East Ridge.
  26. Continue for 30 meters.
  27. Bear left onto East Shore - North.
  28. Continue for 600 meters.
  29. Turn left onto Rainbow Trail.
  30. Continue for 90 meters.
  31. Turn left onto East Shore - South.
  32. Continue for 600 meters.
  33. Turn left to stay on East Shore - South.
  34. Continue for 500 meters.
  35. Bear left onto Silo.
  36. Continue for 40 meters.
  37. Turn left onto Pond.
  38. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  39. Bear left onto South Shore.
  40. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  41. Turn left onto Red Shore.
  42. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  43. Make a sharp right onto Lake Road.
  44. Continue for 10 meters.
  45. Turn left onto Twister.
  46. Continue for 200 meters.
  47. Turn left to stay on Twister.
  48. Continue for 500 meters.
  49. Turn left onto Lake Road.
  50. Continue for 40 meters.
  51. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  52. Continue for 30 meters.
  53. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  54. Continue for 20 meters.
  55. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  56. Continue for 40 meters.
  57. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  58. Continue for 70 meters.
  59. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  60. Continue for 30 meters.
  61. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  62. Continue for 30 meters.
  63. Keep left to stay on Lake Road.
  64. Continue for 30 meters.
  65. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  66. Continue for 40 meters.
  67. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  68. Continue for 30 meters.
  69. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  70. Continue for 30 meters.
  71. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  72. Continue for 50 meters.
  73. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  74. Continue for 40 meters.
  75. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  76. Continue for 10 meters.
  77. Keep left to stay on Lake Road.
  78. Continue for 20 meters.
  79. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  80. Continue for 30 meters.
  81. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  82. Continue for 20 meters.
  83. Keep left to stay on Lake Road.
  84. Continue for 30 meters.
  85. Keep straight to stay on Lake Road.
  86. Continue for 10 meters.
  87. Bear left onto West Shore.
  88. Continue for 500 meters.
  89. Keep right to take Lake Road To West Shore Connector.
  90. Continue for 60 meters.
  91. Turn right to stay on Lake Road To West Shore Connector.
  92. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  93. Make a sharp right onto Lake Road.
  94. Continue for 100 meters.
  95. Walk northwest on Lake Road Connector.
  96. Continue for 200 meters.
  97. Turn right onto Lake Road.
  98. Continue for 200 meters.
  99. Turn left onto Soccer.
  100. Continue for 600 meters.
  101. Turn left to stay on Soccer.
  102. Continue for 100 meters.
  103. Walk northwest on Joey's Trail.
  104. Continue for 20 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lake Road Connector
Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/New_York)
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Nutmeg
Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/New_York)
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Soccer
Aug 29, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/New_York)
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Old Edgemoor
Aug 29, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/New_York)
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