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3.3 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-242 ft
Descent
00:17:55
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
838 ft
Altitude min
1,012 ft
Altitude max
941 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,685 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:17:55
Avg time
Murky Marsh Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBauxite Ridge
Collegedale, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Land OwnerSouthern Adventist University
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Murky Marsh is a highly rated 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Collegedale Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 313 ft green climb. It features berm and bridge. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 65 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 569 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Directions to murky-marsh trailhead
(35.028550, -85.037200)
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Full tour of every trail at white oak and bauxite trails
6 Reviews & Comments
hc-mtb
Super flowy with lots of rollers to conserve speed
PineappleDouche
Probably one of my favorite trails in the Chattanooga area.
Elduder714
Like they said amazing trail. We did it blue to red with that incredible first decent. The climb back up is pure joy
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