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Chickasaw Trace Mountain Bike Trail
Columbia, Tennessee
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 8/10/09 by theraywatcher |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: 515 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 51 | Wishlist: 21 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.4 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 30min |
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Description: This small park has one of the best rides in Middle TN. Every year there is a race called the Mother's Day Massacre, lots of fun. The trail begins with a fun, fast pace, low on intensity and difficulty level but increases as you warm up. The first two-thirds of the trail rank all easy-moderate, it's the final third that rocks! They call it the Trail of Tears and the Black Trail. There are some tough climbs and fast switchbacks. My friends and I usually warm up on the easy trails and double up on the Tears and the Black. And for all of you hardcore singletrack junkies (myself included), ride to the left along the creek and follow across the road and up the hill on the right to follow the most challenging sections backward. There is no better singletrack that I have found in the Nashville area yet and it's only 45 minutes or so from Nashville.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: This small park has one of the best rides in Middle TN. Every year there is a race called the Mother's Day Massacre, lots of fun. The trail begins with a fun, fast pace, low on intensity and difficulty level but increases as you warm up. The first two-thirds of the trail rank all easy-moderate, it's the final third that rocks! They call it the Trail of Tears and the Black Trail. There are some tough climbs and fast switchbacks. My friends and I usually warm up on the easy trails and double up on the Tears and the Black. And for all of you hardcore singletrack junkies (myself included), ride to the left along the creek and follow across the road and up the hill on the right to follow the most challenging sections backward. There is no better singletrack that I have found in the Nashville area yet and it's only 45 minutes or so from Nashville.
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jkane1974 on November 14, 2009
Not a bad trail, recommend for beginners and intermediate. There were a few surprises here and there and some nice drop-offs.
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reviewed by specto on July 21, 2009
I have just recently picked up mountain biking and this was the second trail I've ever been on. To say the least, I can ride a bike, I'm decently in shape, and this trail was very enjoyable yet challenging at the same time. This is a trail that will be even better the second go-round after you have mapped out your line the first time and know what to expect. The trail consists of a few extremely challenging uphill climbs with jagged rock and downhill parts that will leave you gripping your brakes and wanting more! Also, plenty of open field ridding with great scenery. Just as others have mentioned, this trail is WELL maintained. I would recommend this trail to anyone from beginner to expert, you're bound to have a memorable time at Chickasaw!
* Review edited 7/21/2009
reviewed by theraywatcher on June 8, 2009
Great trail and best around Nashville. A little bit of a drive out to Columbia (45 mins) but it is an awesome trail. Easy for 75%, difficult 25%. Total ride is about 8.5 miles, not the 7.75 miles in the directions.
reviewed by TheFlyingIguana on March 30, 2009
These trails are kept very nice by Colombia Cycling Club. Saturday they were scary slick and then like magic by nine everything was tacky and ready to rail. This loop has everything from beginners trails to something for the advanced technical riders. I just wish I lived closer.
reviewed by tumbleweed14 on March 30, 2009
I raced at this trail blind for fun yesterday at the Chickasaw Trace Classic. Having not been there before, I was a bit nervous about the conditions and quality of the trail in the Spring. The trail was quite a lot of fun! There were miles of singletrack that flowed very well. A few decent uphills, a couple of which were technical in nature. The trail conditions were slick in spots with patches of mud, so the riders couldn't open up in all sections, but considering the recent rains I would say that the trail drained very well. The course is fantastic for racing and has some great scenery. Overall, great fun. I would be more specific about each trail but didn't really pay attention to which trail I was on. If I go back I will update. I can say that I believe they have made some changes and improvements since 2007.
reviewed by advocate on December 20, 2008
Well maintained even in December. Wet and slick equals tough course. Mile 5 has a severe drop/chute with rocks. Mile 6 gets tough with an immediate switch back left then a technical ridge ride next to a ravine with canted trail. Stays fairly tough till the end-very friendly if not easy the first 4 miles. I will go back in better wheather.
Similar Trail: Stoney Creek Metro Park in Shelby Township Michigan
reviewed by Tdubya on October 8, 2007
Great training trail, for most of the XC races here in TN. A little bit of everything, but generally just a sweet singletrack ride. AVOID when WET!
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reviewed by mtbchuck on June 22, 2007
What can I say, how lucky to have this as my home trail! This trail is awesome. And yes, get in shape for the back 2 miles! I do wish they would come up with a system as to which direction people are riding(Clockwise or Counter), this can make for some 'blind' head on's. Again, this trail is awesome.
reviewed by brettzero on July 11, 2005
From a beautiful, easy-paced front section bordering the Duck River to sandstone-studded climbs and near vertical drops, Chickasaw gave me a great ride! "Trail of Tears" left me breathless and The Black Hills left me wanting to ride it all again! The trail care is excellent. My hat goes off to the Columbia Cycling Club and their maintenance skill.
reviewed by oldmancrash on June 16, 2005
Very nice trail system. Nice single track and lots of climbing. Who ever takes care of this trail is doing a GREAT job.
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