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2,536 ft
Distance
-279 ft
Descent
00:02:27
Avg time
-281 ft
Altitude change
815 ft
Altitude min
1,096 ft
Altitude max
1,096 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:02:27
Avg time

Bread & Butter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Walden's Ridge Park
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3782 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Hamilton County Parks & Recreation

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.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 372 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Bread & Butter Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
reporter Downhill trails Closed for trail maintenance
Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
Jun 25, 2026
The best I’ve seen it. Wow!
Jun 5, 2026 @ 11:56pm (America/New_York)
Jun 5, 2026
reporter All trails are open
Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/New_York)
Jun 4, 2026
reporter Edits complete and trail armor installed. This trail is ready to ride!
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Status:
on Aug 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      BenKoe
      I think this is the easiest blue here, it's bike park berms and smooth fast jumps. All the jumps are easily rollable. Some pretty decent sized jumps if you can clear them.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bread & Butter located?
      Bread & Butter is located in Walden's Ridge Park, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Walden's Ridge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.13805, -85.31081.
      ▼ How hard is Bread & Butter?
      Bread & Butter is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bread & Butter?
      The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 815 ft to 1,096 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bread & Butter?
      Bread & Butter is 2,536 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bread & Butter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bread & Butter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bread & Butter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bread & Butter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bread & Butter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bread & Butter. The trail is 2,536 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bread & Butter?
      Bread & Butter is a very popular trail. There have been 2,494 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,035 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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