more stats
3,363 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
889 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
1,072 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
2,605 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Mindbender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bauxite Ridge
    Collegedale, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46186 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96245 in E-Biking
    • #96456 in Trail Running
    • #104065 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #279 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #388 in E-Biking
    • #531 in Trail Running
    • #703 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Southern Adventist University

Downhill only trail from the top of Bauxite

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Berms

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 21.1 km average
6 Months
  • 143 rides
  • 22.4 km avg distance
All
  • 924 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
Status:
on Jun 25, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      hc-mtb hc-mtb
      There’s about 3 fresh new berms at the bottom.
      Thanks builders

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mindbender located?
      Mindbender is located in Bauxite Ridge, Collegedale, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Bauxite Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.04289, -85.04136.
      ▼ How hard is Mindbender?
      Mindbender is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mindbender?
      Mindbender has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 889 ft to 1,072 ft.
      ▼ Is Mindbender a point to point trail?
      Mindbender is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mindbender?
      Mindbender is 3,363 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mindbender?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mindbender. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mindbender? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mindbender are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mindbender?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mindbender. The trail is 3,363 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mindbender?
      Mindbender is a very popular trail. There have been 6,149 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,001 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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