more stats
11.2 miles
Distance
886 ft
Climb
-890 ft
Descent
01:50:36
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,601 ft
Altitude min
1,836 ft
Altitude max
1,743 ft
Altitude start
1,739 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:50:36
Avg time

Upper 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
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #234846 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #219909 in E-Biking
    • #218055 in Trail Running
    • #362936 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #859 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #887 in E-Biking
    • #1,336 in Trail Running
    • #1,741 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Tennessee State Parks

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/fall-creek-falls-biking

source: Fall Creek Falls Biking
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 9, 2026
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Upper Loop Trail Reports

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May 24, 2025 @ 11:00am
May 24, 2025
Ranger says downed trees from recent tornado
Aug 18, 2024 @ 11:17am
Aug 18, 2024
 Marked closed by park rangers. Not sure when it will be back opened
Aug 12, 2023 @ 8:56am
Aug 12, 2023
 Tree on bridge crossing creek
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      1 Review & Comments

      Plfraser2 Plfraser2
      This trail is backcountry primitive. Not hard riding, but hard to find trail at times. Coming from firetower road, not too bad. After the new suspension bridge, the blazes disappear for a good bit, forcing me to trailblaze for a few miles and wonder if I was lost for good. Finally reconnected to trail at primitive sites and made my way out. Beautiful forest, but not a great trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper 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 35.66864, -85.32924.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 886 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 890 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,601 ft to 1,836 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 11.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 51 minutes to ride Upper Loop. The trail is 11.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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