Mountain Biking in Tenn

[Garnetram]

How is the mountain biking in Tenn? I live in the northeast and we have some awesome trail riding. We are thinking of relocating and are gathering information about some of the areas we are considering. A place that allows year round trail riding would be a great bonus!

Thanks

[wildwest450]

Originally Posted by Garnetram

How is the mountain biking in Tenn? I live in the northeast and we have some awesome trail riding. We are thinking of relocating and are gathering information about some of the areas we are considering. A place that allows year round trail riding would be a great bonus!

Thanks

There's literally hundreds of miles of trails here. Many trails in the state parks, I have a 4500 Trek and don't ride much, but do all trails with it.

Tennessee Mountain Bike Trails

[geekitupsum]

biking is great around TN!

from memphis all the way to the smokeys!

[beernbike]

There are many good trails in and within a short drive of Nashville. They usually have well marked trails and sections for all skills. *NOTE* the middle TN area is NOT flat, but not mountainous. Expect some hills.

Lock Four hosts annual Xterra events and other races.
Lock 4 Mountain Bike Trail in Gallatin, Tennessee || SINGLETRACKS.COM

Hamilton Creek. Right in Nashville but you'll feel like the trails are miles from the city. The higher skilled section is over 5 miles and has a lot of serious technical sections.
Hamilton Creek - Mountain Bike Trail - Home



Montgomery Bell. Some of the freshest trails around with camping in the same park.
Tennessee State Parks: Montgomery Bell: Activities

http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/MontgomeryBell/pdf/biketrailmap.pdf

Fairvue Bowie Nature Park. Not far from Monty Bell and very good trails.
Fairview Trails Mountain Bike Trail in Fairview, Tennessee || SINGLETRACKS.COM

[Jwpmann]

West TN has several places to bike. But our winters are not always mild. Biking all year round may be a challenge

[beernbike]

Originally Posted by Jwpmann

West TN has several places to bike. But our winters are not always mild. Biking all year round may be a challenge

Yes, I wouldn't plan to get on many trails in middle TN from December until April. The rain is just frequent enough to keep the trails in bad shape. We get a few days here and there but not enough.

[cydermon]

As others have pointed out, Tennessee is a pretty fine place for mountain biking. Since our state is very centered on forestry products and a timber industry, there are often endless miles of old logging roads and in some places, old mining roads and railroad right aways that are no longer used.