Local Trails
Cane Creek MTB Trail
Located in Cookeville’s own Cane Creek Park in the heart of Cookeville, this 5 mile trail is great for beginner and experienced riders. This262-acre park also features BBQ/picnic shelters, trails, a playground & a lake for boating & fishing. A newly acquired 31 acres to the park may increase the current trail distance.
Address: 201 C C Camp Road Cookeville, TN 38501
Standing Stone State Park
A secret gem of a place established in 1939 , the park consists of 855 acres along the shoreline of the man-made 69-acre Kelly Lake. The 11,000-acre Standing Stone State Forest surrounds the park with gravel and two-track forest service logging roads. Hiking trails, lake, cabins, campground, and more located within the state park.
Address: 1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy, Hilham, TN 38568
Bear Wheels Mountain Bike Trail
Cordell Hull Lake located primarily in Smith and Jackson County is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Within Defeated Creek Recreation Area there are 6.68 miles of trails for various skillsets. Bear Den is .68 miles on flat land making it an ideal warm up or trail for beginners and children. The second segment is known as the Black Bear. The Black Bear is 3 miles great for beginners or average riders with easy and hard drop ins routes and no extreme climbing. Half of the Black Bear also runs adjacent to the park’s entrance road in case you wish to turn back early and wish to do so on pavement. The third section, Grizzly Bear, is 3 miles and affectionately earned its name. This section is a challenge to even the most experienced riders with its climb to the top. Not only is the descent rewarding, but so are the views of the lake at the top especially in late fall through early spring.
Address: 140 Marina Lane Carthage, TN 37030
The Tennessee Central Trail
hereThe Tennessee Central Trail, or TCT, is a 4.23-mile, 9 ft. wide paved trail running alongside an active rail line from the Cookeville Depot Museum to the Algood Community Center. This route starts from CFC / Dogwood Park and sends you on an out-and-back loop of the TCT. Very family friendly and accomodating for all ages and abilities. If you have small children that may not enjoy riding on the road, starting from Cinderella Park or the Algood Community Center is recommended.
Restrooms, water fountains, trash and recycling bins, and public parking are available at the Cookeville Depot Museum (116 W. Broad Street), Cinderella Park (700 Cinderella Lane) and the Walter L. Bilbrey Memorial Park (125 4th Avenue).
Meadow Creek Park Trail
A new trail system is currently under development with help from Upper Cumberland Sorba. A 2 mile intermediate loop is open and ready to ride, as well as 6 additional miles of singletrack. Construction on the North side of the lake has begun and soon an additional 2 miles will be open. Come out to ride as well as volunteering at work days to help bring this trail to fruition. More info at https://www.ucsorba.org
Address: 19195 Clarkrange Hwy, Monterey, TN 38574
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Commonly referred to as Big South Fork or BSF, the 125,000+ acre park offers myriad hiking, biking, and horseback trails along with miles of dirt and gravel roads to explore around TN and Kentucky. River access, natural bridges, rock houses, and more feature prominently around this beautiful area. Lots to explore out here and worth every moment.
Address: 4564 Leatherwood Rd, Oneida, TN 37841
Snake Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
Located in the back of White County Recreational Complex in Sparta, Snake Ridge Mountain Bike Trail offers 5 miles of challengingly fun intermediate trails. You’ll find rocks, steep climbs, fun switchbacks, fast descents, and a whole lot of fun on this locally hand-built trail system.
Address: 4201 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583
BikeTN.com Curated Road Routes
Bike Tennessee is a statewide road cycling initiative featuring professionally curated road cycling routes that showcase the small towns, natural landscapes and hidden gems that can only be found along Tennessee’s backroads. Administered by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Bike Tennessee aims to inspire visitors to experience Tennessee’s scenic beauty and rich heritage on two wheels.
Bike Tennessee’s collection of road cycling routes have been crafted in collaboration with a professional cycling guide and developer, Shannon Burke of Velo View Bike Tours in Chattanooga. The routes feature mostly rural, low-traffic cycling experiences in some of Tennessee’s most scenic and historic landscapes including multiple state parks.
Bike Tennessee is designed for seasoned road cyclists and offers diverse ride options and landscapes – all mapped using the Ride With GPS app. In addition to the maps, ride descriptions are included with each route, offering insight into the character of the ride, points of interest, and potential modifications to shorten or lengthen the distance. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely ride or an adrenaline-fueled expedition, there’s something for everyone to discover on the Bike Tennessee trail.
Find a route at BikeTN.com
Trek Ride Club Shop Routes
Trek Bikes has recently released a new ride app called Ride Club available for free for iOS and Android phones. We’ve set up several of our favorite local routes in the app for ease of access. Just download the app, create a login, and search the routes for our area. The app currenlty defaults to your location for filtering routes, so you may need to increase or decrease the “distance away” filter when attempting to add one of our routes to your “my routes” collection. The App offers turn by turn GPS directions as well as recording your rides. You can also save ride data via your Garmin or Wahoo devices.
Find out more: Trek Ride Club