more stats
2,434 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:03:41
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
987 ft
Altitude min
1,125 ft
Altitude max
1,124 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,670 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:03:41
Avg time

Upper Nutty Buddy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    White Oak Mountain
    Collegedale, Tennessee
  • AKA
    Radio Tower
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18497 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Southern Adventist University

One of the top trails of White Oak Mountain There are many great table-tops along this trail, as well as Lower Nutty Buddy. With a little bit of skill, these jumps can be cleared no problem. Just make sure you know the trail enough before taking any big risks.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Upper Nutty Buddy Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2025 @ 3:55pm
Jun 27, 2025
Lots of fun. The lips on the tables are a bit worn down but still give a lot of pop.
Mar 13, 2025 @ 6:09pm
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Oct 11, 2024 @ 5:47pm
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Sep 8, 2024 @ 1:32pm
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Mar 2, 2024 @ 3:15pm
Mar 2, 2024
tree across trail( trail splits)
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on Jun 27, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.59 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-nutty-buddy trailhead (35.051600, -85.056450)

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      10:41 | 525 | Feb 5, 2020 , Collegedale
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      14:01 | 514 | Dec 23, 2019 , Collegedale

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Getarist
      I rode this trail 2 days ago it was awesome. I have never ridden any thing like it.
      PJSANAB
      This trail is the best downhill flow trail on the entire South East. Worth the 2 hr road trip for me. To be honest not even bike parks like Beech, Sugar or Bailey at North Carolina have a trail as good as this one. This is coming from someone that has had the opportunity to ride just about everything at NC, GA, AL, SC, TN
      This trail will make you a better rider the more you do it, eventually you will be jumping these table tops and (rollable) gaps like a pro. It has 2 consecutive drops, the first one is harsher than the second one, which is deceiving when you first look at them in person. Above you can see a picture of person hitting the second drop.
      Once you get to the bottom they're 2 ways up, option 1 is to hike your bike up this trail right in front of you (recommended). Option 2 is to head a nearby road and pedal your way up on the next entrance.
      Whoever design this trail is a genius.
      PJSANAB
      when this trail got built the name was Radio Tower trail... Everyone I talked to in Chattanoga TN, Hunstville AL, Birmingham AL, Atlanta that have ridden this trail calls it Radio Tower. Search the first video made for this trail on Youtube under this name.
      My suggestion is to change the name to original name.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Upper Nutty Buddy located?
      Upper Nutty Buddy is located in White Oak Mountain, Collegedale, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the White Oak Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.0516, -85.05645.
      How hard is Upper Nutty Buddy?
      Upper Nutty Buddy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.6%.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper Nutty Buddy?
      The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 987 ft to 1,125 ft.
      How long is Upper Nutty Buddy?
      Upper Nutty Buddy is 2,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper Nutty Buddy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Nutty Buddy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Upper Nutty Buddy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Nutty Buddy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper Nutty Buddy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Upper Nutty Buddy. The trail is 2,434 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Upper Nutty Buddy?
      Upper Nutty Buddy is a very popular trail. There have been 3,611 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,576 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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