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1,378 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
855 ft
Altitude min
940 ft
Altitude max
940 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-25.1%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
Avg time

Shep Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park
    Franklin, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55856 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17157 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Williamson County Parks and Rec

Named after a key volunteer, this trail is a fast downhill flow line with lots of jumps and berms. There is a step-down feature about halfway through the run, with an option to bypass. It merges onto Parkway after a slight reverse grade to reduce speed prior to merging. There is a connector trail off Parkway for those wanting to session this line.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 297 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:36pm
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Jun 1, 2025 @ 11:30am
Jun 1, 2025
 Hero dirt
May 10, 2025 @ 3:08pm
May 10, 2025
 A couple new features since I wrote it last at the end of 2024. But the dirt was perfect. The corners were amazing, I haven’t seen it much...
Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:44am
Mar 22, 2025
 Trail was a little leafy and the dirt was a bit loose on one of the berms but otherwise it was on good shape.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shep Express

        ▼ Where is Shep Express located?
        Shep Express is located in Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park, Franklin, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.91227, -87.03215.
        ▼ How hard is Shep Express?
        Shep Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shep Express?
        The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 855 ft to 940 ft.
        ▼ Is Shep Express a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shep Express is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shep Express?
        Shep Express is 1,378 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shep Express?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shep Express. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shep Express?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shep Express are:
        • May (49 activities)
        • July (34 activities)
        • February (18 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shep Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shep Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shep Express?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Shep Express. The trail is 1,378 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shep Express?
        Shep Express is a very popular trail. There have been 1,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,734 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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