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Raccoon Mountain Trail Network Mountain Bike Trail
Chattanooga, Tennessee
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
27 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 10/30/08 by jrevlet |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 17 miles | Global Rank: 306 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 71 | Wishlist: 44 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.04 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 12min |
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Description: The plan is for something close to 50+ miles of trail in the network. This is a stacked loop system with rides available for all skill levels. Excellent views and sweeping new singletrack highlight the ride. It's still a new system, as of May 2007, so I can really describe a "best route". Just say, it's worth the trip if you are within 2-3 hours from Chattanooga. It's a lot like Chicopee Woods in Gainesville, GA, but with MUCH better views.
Description: The plan is for something close to 50+ miles of trail in the network. This is a stacked loop system with rides available for all skill levels. Excellent views and sweeping new singletrack highlight the ride. It's still a new system, as of May 2007, so I can really describe a "best route". Just say, it's worth the trip if you are within 2-3 hours from Chattanooga. It's a lot like Chicopee Woods in Gainesville, GA, but with MUCH better views.
added on May 18, 2007 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by mtb4life on November 1, 2009
Rode the trail for the first time today.One of the best in middle TN.Has great views of the lake and other mountains.Try out the Small Intestine trail and the Grindstone Trail.
Similar Trail: Montgomert Bell
reviewed by ryanherb on September 19, 2009
Did the full loop last week. Little Bit of everything Great Trails. Signage can get abit confusing (pick up a map @ the Visitors center) Dont Be put off by other reviews; although careful not to get ahead of yourself are some challenging areas that get pretty technical. I ride a Hardtail bike (Jamis TrailX 3) and i really enjoyed these trails. Hats off to SORBA for this one. Easiest trail head to find is @ the Visitors center (facing the Center look right) you will see woods and a wall with railing on top @ the end of the railing is the trail head.
* Review edited 9/19/2009
Similar Trail: Bull Mountain, Fort Mountain
reviewed by santacruztestpilot on August 18, 2009
This trail is alot of fun! However, the trail is not easy to follow when it splits with other trail heads. This is NOT a trail for beginners despite what other may say. I had no issues but my novice riding partner walked more than he liked. Very technical rocks are fun but should NOT be tried by in-experienced riders. I rate this a 3 due to the lack of easy to navigate signage and not to easy to locate trail head.
reviewed by Martino0626 on June 21, 2009
From the visitor center parking lot ride back up the road and enter at the black gate on the left which will let you do the down hill section to MegaWatt and from there counterclockwise back to the visitor center where you finish up on the same down hill section you started on...One of the best singletracks I have ever ridden
* Review edited 6/21/2009
Similar Trail: Tanasi Ocoee,TN which is down the street from Raccoon Mountain
reviewed by GoldenGoose on May 25, 2009
Some of the best riding in the SE. This is my personal favorite. The views, the cliffs, the trails, the rock dam...awesome. Well worth the drive from Atlanta. A wide range of trails that vary in difficulty.
Similar Trail: Tanasi
reviewed by danny_mcspadden on December 13, 2008
great trail for people of all skill levels fun drops and down hill
reviewed by flamdrag8 on November 18, 2008
THis trail is fun and relatively technical. The views are outstanding. Overall one of my favorite trails.
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reviewed by ecp97 on September 21, 2008
Fun trail with great scenery. Started at visitor center and up road a little before I got to entrance for grindstone. Rode the small intestines (aka Tablerock on map). Then east rim through east overlook parking lot then south rim trail. Popped out onto the lake perimeter road and rode back to the visitor center.
reviewed by Taylor510ce on July 11, 2008
East Rim Trail- for beginners to experienced newbies, there is alot of climbing for the first half of the trail. The second mile all the way to the switchyard is really fun, with some jumps and roller coastery turns. Awesome trail! If you really want a workout, turn around and ride this trail from the switchyard back to the beginning of the East Rim. Almost all climbing!
* Review edited 8/8/2008
Similar Trail: Grindstone Ridge Trail (intermediate)
reviewed by Taylor510ce on May 19, 2008
The trail I rode was called the Grind Stone Ridge Trail. It's an intermediate (blue diamond) trail with a small amount of uphill climbs on a 2-2.5 foot trail width. It's roller-coaster like and a ton of fun...great scenery and overlooks...worth the ride. Make sure to stay on Grind Stone if you don't want to get too technical on trails like "megawatt" or "small intestine." this trails zooms!
Similar Trail: For beginners-East Rim Trial at the raccoon mountain trail network.
reviewed by trek7k on November 12, 2007
Incredible! Fast, swoopy singletrack with short tech sections mixed in to keep things interesting. Amazing scenery and diverse trail conditions, add this to your wishlist now!
Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek in Colorado.
reviewed by Rockinr on November 11, 2007
Rode it for the first time today. Since i have only been Mountain biking for a month or so i was left a bit winded but i had a blast. The Small intestine trail was awesome and i would reccomend it to anyone.
* Review edited 11/11/2007
Similar Trail: Brush Creek
reviewed by sandm96 on July 26, 2007
SWEEEEEET!!! Rode it for the first time yesterday. Solo ride, so I took my time. I logged 19.4 miles in a little under 3 hours, I doubled back after I figured out that I passed the section called "Table Rock" and I'm glad that I went back because it turned out to be the flowiest (if that's a word) section of trail. I rode from East overlook Counter Clockwise, with the exception of Table Rock, which I rode Clockwise (seemed better that way). Props to Chattanooga SORBA Chapter for building this trail. It's definitely one of the Best Singletracks in the southeast. I'll be back!!!
Similar Trail: Maybe Oak Mountain (Alabama). Tsali. Tanasi
reviewed by rmurph4 on July 9, 2007
This trail set is a serious gem in the TN/GA area. The singletrack is fantastic, with moderately challenging climbs and great views thrown in there. It's absolutely worth the drive from Atlanta - you won't be disappointed.
reviewed by pyrophly on April 16, 2007
Smooth, flowing single track. Great for beginners. I didn't enjoy the "two" way traffic. Other than that the trail descent.
reviewed by pyrophly on April 15, 2007
FUN!!! This trail is not very long, but a complete blast. Trail flows nicely. There are some climbs, but nothing that will kill you. I took my brother, second time he ever rode a mtn bike, he climbed everything like a champ. Downhill is extremely fun. Open it up!!!
reviewed by stuppie on November 17, 2006
This is part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail network which we are currently constructing. This section goes over slightly rolling hills. The flow could be better in a few of the faster sections which lead into turns that are too sharp to maintain speed, requiring some quick braking (and skidding if you are not careful). Presently we have approximately 10 miles of trail finished and opened for riding. We are hoping to put the finishing touches on an additional section which we hope to open in January, with much more to come. When this trail system is completed it will boast about 35 miles of trail. To view additional details or learn how you can help us build more quality singletrack trails in the Chattanooga area see: http://murl.se/15322
reviewed by stuppie on November 17, 2006
This is part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail network which we are currently constructing. This section is tighter and slightly twisty. It needs to be benched cut in several areas where one tends to slide down the hill now that the leaves have fallen. Presently we have approximately 10 miles of trail finished and opened for riding. We are hoping to put the finishing touches on an additional section which we hope to open in January, with much more to come. When this trail system is completed it will boast about 35 miles of trail. To view additional details or learn how you can help us build more quality singletrack trails in the Chattanooga area see: http://murl.se/15322
reviewed by stuppie on November 17, 2006
This is part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail network which we are currently constructing. This section has a pretty steep climb/decent with a couple of lightly in-sloped turns. Presently we have approximately 10 miles of trail finished and opened for riding. We are hoping to put the finishing touches on an additional section which we hope to open in January, with much more to come. When this trail system is completed it will boast about 35 miles of trail. To view additional details or learn how you can help us build more quality singletrack trails in the Chattanooga area see: http://murl.se/15322
reviewed by stuppie on November 17, 2006
This is part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail network which we are currently constructing. This section has a pretty steep climb/decent. Presently we have approximately 10 miles of trail finished and opened for riding. We are hoping to put the finishing touches on an additional section which we hope to open in January, with much more to come. When this trail system is completed it will boast about 35 miles of trail. To view additional details or learn how you can help us build more quality singletrack trails in the Chattanooga area see: http://murl.se/15322
reviewed by stuppie on November 17, 2006
This is part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail network which we are currently constructing. This is the easiest trail on the mountain, the other sections rank intermediate plus. Presently we have approximately 10 miles of trail finished and opened for riding. We are hoping to put the finishing touches on an additional section which we hope to open in January, with much more to come. When this trail system is completed it will boast about 35 miles of trail. To view additional details or learn how you can help us build more quality singletrack trails in the Chattanooga area see: http://murl.se/15322
reviewed by tcope on October 11, 2006
beginner level trail running along the east rim of the mountain between the East Overlook and the gravel road to the microwave towet
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