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7.0 miles
Distance
695 ft
Climb
-663 ft
Descent
00:57:23
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
1,033 ft
Altitude min
1,306 ft
Altitude max
1,088 ft
Altitude start
1,119 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:57:23
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Mill Creek 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
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94182 in Trail Running
    • #87432 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.

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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  • 12 miles average
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  • 86 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 655 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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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
Aug 8, 2025 @ 11:05am
Aug 8, 2025
Loose surface condition with lots of gravel and rocks on the surface.
Jun 5, 2025 @ 2:34pm
Jun 5, 2025
Some very minor muddy spots. No trees down
Apr 15, 2025 @ 11:54am
Apr 15, 2025
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on Apr 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mill-creek-loop trailhead (36.273030, -83.971870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Creek Loop

        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 36.27303, -83.97187.
        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 695 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 663 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,306 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.

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