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11.2 miles
Distance
886 ft
Climb
-890 ft
Descent
1,836 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,601 ft
Altitude min
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
Upper Loop Details
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- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFall Creek Falls State Park
Spencer, Tennessee -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerTennessee State Parks
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/fall-creek-falls-biking
source: Fall Creek Falls Biking
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 3 rides
- Last: Jun 9, 2026
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Directions to upper-loop-526584 trailhead
(35.668640, -85.329240)
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Loop Access 1 mile
- Parking Lot Connector 3 miles
- Piney Falls Path 3 miles
- Millikan's Overlook Trail 4 miles
- Lake Bike Trail 4 miles
Fall Creek Falls State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Loop
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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.
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How hard is Upper Loop?
Upper Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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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.
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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.
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