more stats
1,020 ft
Distance
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:17
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
814 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
820 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:01:17
Avg time

Briar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haw Ridge Park
    Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54555 in E-Biking
    • #142686 in Trail Running
    • #114158 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #385 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #264 in E-Biking
    • #776 in Trail Running
    • #740 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

No community description for Briar trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Briar is a 1,020 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Oak Ridge Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 190 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Apr 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (868)
close
      Directions to briar trailhead (35.995410, -84.163610)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      3 more »
      report
      mtb
      49 |
      Jan 6, 2024 @ 7:15pm
      Jan 6, 2024
      report
      mtb
      36 |
      Jan 6, 2024 @ 1:58pm
      Jan 6, 2024
      report
      mtb
      67 |
      Jun 17, 2023 @ 6:31pm
      Jun 17, 2023

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Briar yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      150
      Kim's Fav
      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 514 ft • 22 • Loop •
      Fun haw ridge ccw loop!!!!
      5.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Haw Ridge Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Briar located?
      Briar is located in Haw Ridge Park, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Haw Ridge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.99541, -84.16361.
      ▼ How hard is Briar?
      Briar is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Briar?
      The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 814 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Briar a point to point trail?
      Briar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Briar?
      Briar is 1,020 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Briar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Briar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Briar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Briar are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
      • October (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Briar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Briar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Briar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Briar. The trail is 1,020 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Briar?
      Briar is a very popular trail. There have been 687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.