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4.8 miles
Distance
475 ft
Climb
-477 ft
Descent
00:42:26
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,039 ft
Altitude min
1,270 ft
Altitude max
1,133 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:42:26
Avg time

Loyston Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loyston Point
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8641 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24424 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This 5.4 mile loop winds through the shoreline and ridges of Norris reservoir. Slope is gentle and trail was built to 48’’ wide to accommodate beginner bikers/hikers while still being very fun for advanced bikers/hikers. Trail surface drains quickly and can be ridden directly after and often during rain.

source: Outdoor Knoxville Loyston Point Trails
Access Info

Hwy 61 E., left on Park Road, right on Forgerty, left on Fox-Mill Creek. Right on Ridge Circle, left on Loyston Point Road. Use Loyston Point Recreation Area in Google Maps.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 618 rides
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Aug 13, 2026 @ 12:13pm (America/New_York)
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 6, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 6, 2026
 Blowdowns have been cleared! Thanks, AMBC.
May 8, 2026 @ 6:02pm (America/New_York)
May 8, 2026
 Tree down at roughly 36.2807740, -83.9621010 passable but requires more than a hand saw to remove. Otherwise trail was clear and dry.
Feb 10, 2026 @ 3:05pm (America/New_York)
Feb 10, 2026
Perfect dirt
Jan 19, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/New_York)
Jan 19, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (10 votes)
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        Directions to loyston-loop trailhead (36.273060, -83.969250)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loyston Loop

        ▼ Where is Loyston Loop located?
        Loyston 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 36.27306, -83.96925.
        ▼ How hard is Loyston Loop?
        Loyston Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loyston Loop?
        Loyston Loop has 475 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 477 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,039 ft to 1,270 ft.
        ▼ Is Loyston Loop a point to point trail?
        Loyston Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Loyston Loop?
        Loyston Loop is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loyston Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loyston Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loyston Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loyston Loop are:
        • July (59 activities)
        • June (40 activities)
        • August (38 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Loyston Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loyston Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Loyston Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Loyston Loop. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Loyston Loop?
        Loyston Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,832 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,179 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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