more stats
4.4 miles
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:32:37
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
1,691 ft
Altitude min
1,765 ft
Altitude max
1,740 ft
Altitude start
1,732 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,379 ft
Distance flat
00:32:37
Avg time

Piney Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fall Creek Falls State Park
    Spencer, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #215514 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149698 in E-Biking
    • #98590 in Trail Running
    • #352985 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #812 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #668 in E-Biking
    • #542 in Trail Running
    • #1,716 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tennessee State Parks

The Piney Creek MTB Trail in Fall Creek Falls State Park is a 6.8-mile moderate, natural-surface trail. It starts at the Piney Creek Camp parking area and features rolling terrain, double-track sections, and views near the gorge.

Trail Characteristics

• Length: 6.8 miles (some guides measure variations around 3.9 to 5.2 miles depending on the exact route)
• Difficulty: Moderate (intermediate)
• Surface: Natural surface and double-track
• Start Point: Piney Creek Camp parking area (near Group Camp 2)

source: Fall Creek Falls Biking
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:33am
Jul 3, 2025
 Not maintained at all. Multiple trees down and constant face slappers.
Dec 28, 2023 @ 7:20am
Dec 28, 2023
 They’ve cleared all of the dead fall that was blocking the trail in many spots. Although the trail was damp from recent rains it was perfectly...
Oct 10, 2022 @ 8:24am
Oct 10, 2022
 Trail was very overgrown and unused.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Piney Creek Loop located?
      Piney Creek Loop is located in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Fall Creek Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.66837, -85.39105.
      ▼ How hard is Piney Creek Loop?
      Piney Creek Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Piney Creek Loop?
      Piney Creek Loop has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,691 ft to 1,765 ft.
      ▼ How long is Piney Creek Loop?
      Piney Creek Loop is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Piney Creek Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Piney Creek Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Piney Creek Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Piney Creek Loop are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Piney Creek Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Piney Creek Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Piney Creek Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Piney Creek Loop. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Piney Creek Loop?
      Piney Creek Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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