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7.0 miles
Distance
661 ft
Climb
-625 ft
Descent
01:02:10
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,034 ft
Altitude min
1,305 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
1,119 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
32.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:02:10
Avg time

Mill Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loyston Point
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32350 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97060 in E-Biking
    • #113247 in Trail Running
    • #115259 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #209 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #392 in E-Biking
    • #616 in Trail Running
    • #749 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The 7.3 mile loop, more challenging than the Loyston Loop, is geared toward intermediate trail users. There are more dramatic features that will allow maximum biking fun while remaining pedestrian friendly.

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. Trail is located of the Loyston Loop

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BermsRidgelineRiver or creek

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 734 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Mill Creek Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 2:47pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 17, 2026
 Small tree down
Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/New_York)
Aug 23, 2026
 Tree down near the beginning of the loop. The tree is blocking both the Mill Creek Loop and the Loyston Loop.
Aug 6, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 6, 2026
 Great shape; knee slappers are starting to be a problem. Time for a haircut.
Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/New_York)
Apr 24, 2026
 Large tree down across trail. Can navigate around after I cleared smaller tree with handsaw
Jan 19, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/New_York)
Jan 19, 2026
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on Oct 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Liveitup82
      All of the Norris area drains well, this doesn’t mean it rides well when wet. The Mill Creek area is really damaging to brakes and drivetrain when wet due to tiny rocks that cover entire trail!
      Awesome views! Great area that dries quicker than most surrounding trail systems.
      elong9
      Super flowy and fun! Some nice “mound” jumps and small tables. Some fun rock hits on the side as well. Trail can be ridden either direction and in all types of weather. There is a picnic table about halfway around to take a break a refuel.
      JBCROSS
      Fun trail! Lots of gravel type surface. Made for an interesting ride w my rear brake getting weak... not terribly technical at all. Lots of jumps that made it fun. I will go back if I’m ever up that way again!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mill Creek Loop located?
      Mill Creek 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 36.27297, -83.97184.
      ▼ How hard is Mill Creek Loop?
      Mill Creek Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mill Creek Loop?
      Mill Creek Loop has 661 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 625 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,034 ft to 1,305 ft.
      ▼ Is Mill Creek Loop a point to point trail?
      Mill Creek Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mill Creek Loop?
      Mill Creek Loop is 7.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mill Creek Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mill Creek Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mill Creek Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mill Creek Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mill Creek Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to ride Mill Creek Loop. The trail is 7.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mill Creek Loop?
      Mill Creek Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,027 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,362 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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