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1,398 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
570 ft
Altitude min
617 ft
Altitude max
570 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
591 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Death Ditch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chickasaw Trace Park
    Columbia, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20637 in E-Biking
    • #394855 in Trail Running
    • #392846 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #50 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #95 in E-Biking
    • #1,777 in Trail Running
    • #1,786 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Maury County

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AI Generated Description

Death Ditch is a 1,398 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Columbia Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 46 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 335 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Death Ditch Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2025 @ 2:37pm
Jul 11, 2025
Mud at the bottom of each roller and corner. Not good.
Jul 2, 2025 @ 6:12pm
Jul 2, 2025
Significant muddy areas. I did not ride but observed from the access trail.
Mar 1, 2025 @ 9:50am
Mar 1, 2025
Sep 10, 2024 @ 5:17pm
Sep 10, 2024
Apr 28, 2022 @ 4:58pm
Apr 28, 2022
Good to Go!
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on Jul 11, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to death-ditch trailhead (35.666000, -87.092570)

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      youtuber Chickasaw Trace has FEATURES! Let's go ride some.
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      25:43 | 625 | Jan 27, 2021 , Columbia
      OTB on Death Ditch at Chickasaw Trace
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      0:11 | 38 | Mar 15, 2025 , Columbia
      OTB on Death Ditch at Chickasaw Trace
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      0:11 | 28 | Mar 1, 2025 , Columbia
      A pedal to the tree will beat any brakes
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      0:08 | 67 | Jan 6, 2025 , Columbia

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Death Ditch located?
      Death Ditch is located in Chickasaw Trace Park, Columbia, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Chickasaw Trace Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.666, -87.09257.
      ▼ How hard is Death Ditch?
      Death Ditch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Ditch?
      Death Ditch has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 570 ft to 617 ft.
      ▼ Is Death Ditch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Death Ditch is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Death Ditch?
      Death Ditch is 1,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Death Ditch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Death Ditch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Death Ditch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Death Ditch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Death Ditch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Death Ditch. The trail is 1,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Death Ditch?
      Death Ditch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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