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4.6 miles
Distance
481 ft
Climb
-491 ft
Descent
00:51:13
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
1,582 ft
Altitude min
1,840 ft
Altitude max
1,837 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,991 ft
Distance flat
00:51:13
Avg time

Flipper Bend Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Chickamauga Creek State Park
    Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #292427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #374223 in Trail Running
    • #367065 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,006 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #1,745 in Trail Running
    • #1,747 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

State park now and mountain bike friendly.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Nov 5, 2024 @ 1:11pm
Nov 5, 2024
 Lots of trees down on the west side of the loop.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flipper Bend Loop Trail located?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail is located in North Chickamauga Creek State Park, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the North Chickamauga Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.22502, -85.25201.
      ▼ How hard is Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail has 481 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 491 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,582 ft to 1,840 ft.
      ▼ Is Flipper Bend Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flipper Bend Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flipper Bend Loop Trail are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Flipper Bend Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flipper Bend Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Flipper Bend Loop Trail. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flipper Bend Loop Trail?
      Flipper Bend Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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