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4.1 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-303 ft
Descent
00:38:52
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
1,038 ft
Altitude min
1,249 ft
Altitude max
1,207 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:38:52
Avg time

Clinch River Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loyston Point
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    TVA

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 steeper than Mill Creek but still very attainable.
The Loyston Trail network is maintained by TVA and AMBC, please send trail reports and down trees with a photo and map screenshot to [email protected]

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 19 miles avg distance
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Aug 8, 2025 @ 11:05am
Aug 8, 2025
Loose surface condition with lots of gravel and rocks on the surface.
Apr 15, 2025 @ 11:54am
Apr 15, 2025
Some tree branches on trail and some hanging over trail that can whip your face - wear glasses. Generally good.
Dec 31, 2024 @ 11:58am
Dec 31, 2024
A couple of trees down but you can ride or step over them. Lots of rain lately but trail eas amazingly good.
Oct 25, 2024 @ 11:08am
Oct 25, 2024
Tree down
Oct 18, 2024 @ 10:45am
Oct 18, 2024
Tree#6
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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        Directions to clinch-river-loop trailhead (36.276550, -83.993420)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clinch River Loop

        Where is Clinch River Loop located?
        Clinch River Loop is located in Loyston Point, Norris, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Loyston Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.27655, -83.99342.
        How hard is Clinch River Loop?
        Clinch River Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Clinch River Loop?
        Clinch River Loop has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,038 ft to 1,249 ft.
        Is Clinch River Loop a point to point trail?
        Clinch River Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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