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White Oak Mtn Biology Trails Mountain Bike Trail
Collegedale, Tennessee
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
11 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/10/12 by trek7k |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 15 miles | Global Rank: #414 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 13 | Wishlist: 13 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,912/-1,658 ft (based on partial GPS data) | |
 3 trail check-ins |
Mountain Bike Trails in the White Oak Mtn Biology Trails Trail System
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Description: The Biology Trail offers some steep climbs, fun downs and is an all around great place to sneak off for a lunchtime or after work ride or just to train in general. There are several short loops off of the main trail. For the more experienced riders there are a few jumps, some step ups and drop offs as well as creek crossings. On top of the ridge there is 2 miles of boulders. Good luck!! Get your trail map at https://www.southern.edu/biology/Documents/biology.trail.pdf because you will need it.
added on September 4, 2011 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on May 11, 2012
Great trails with excellent variety! Some really punchy climbs thrown in, but the rocks on top of the ridge are so worth the effort to get there! Edit: information from the local advocacy group and the most up-to-date map available can be found here: http://friendsofwhiteoakmountain.com
* Review edited 5/13/2012
reviewed by trek7k on May 11, 2012
Great variety for all skill levels. The double black diamond White Oak Ridge trail is a blast! Lots of rocks and boulders but rideable for skilled mountain bikers. The blue and red trails (on the map) flow really well, though climbing Krebs Cycle is a little awkward. Great maps and signage throughout.
Similar Trail: Five points.
reviewed by inbody06 on March 11, 2012
IT'S GREAT these trails have it all , fun flowy trails , hard climbs, rocky trails, fast down hills, jumps , drops,over 20 miles of trails now, better directions are 75N to exit 9 (same exit as enterprise south trails wich are to the left -west-) turn right off exit (east) go sraight( 317 / apsion pike) to the roundabout and turn right on University dr go past university parking on right by rock climbing wall . ENJOY!!!!
Similar Trail: its better than blankets creek,jack rabbit,enterprise south
reviewed by Trail-running on January 24, 2012
Great new trail system. Has some tough climbs and some great rocky sections if you like technical trails. Love the Blue and Orange loops.
Similar Trail: Raccoon Mtn, ESNP.
reviewed by jimjohnsonse on January 24, 2012
White Oak Mountain rides like a dream. The trail layout combined with the construction that utilized a mechanical compactor created trails that are rock hard and can be ridden in virtually any weather. This is a mountain (440 feet of total elevation gain) so bring your A-game. Some of the climbs are tough.
Similar Trail: Raccoon Mountain, Jack Rabbit, Five Points
reviewed by TiMan on January 24, 2012
Most all the current trails are brand new (machine built) or refurbished, using IMBA standards. Detailed maps are located throughout the trails with difficulty demarcations on maps. While currently it appears the focus is developing more novice level trails, the sweet spot for these trails at least for now seems to be the intermediate riders. Check back in April and I’m told there will be about five miles of machine built and pristine novice trails. I went out last weekend on the community volunteer days (Sunday/Monday) and was shocked that I was one of 28 volunteers the first day and understand they had 50 the second day. Not sure how they do it but the community comes out and loves these trails. In addition to the new novice trails, I’m told by reliable sources that this year they are adding a sweet flow trail section and a play park with elevators, seesaws, and more. According to the latest map estimate, they are approaching 20 miles of trails! My favorite hill is "Big Red" up or down, and favorite loop is the Blue Loop. While I love all the trails in TN and surrounding states – White Oak Mtn in my book is hard to beat and they keep making it better! Lastly, the way I learned about these guys is through their Google group http://groups.google.com/group/friends-of-white-oak-mountain?pli=1. * Review edited 1/24/2012* Review edited 1/24/2012* Review edited 1/24/2012
* Review edited 1/24/2012
Similar Trail: Jack Rabbit (NC), Raccoon Mtn.
reviewed by Acidreign on January 24, 2012
The trail head sits 1.5 miles from my front door. I am totally stoked to have such a well built system so close at hand. The terrain has some great elevation changes that have been managed nicely by the trail builders. Most of the trail is not designed for true beginners, but attention is being given to develop additional beginner trail. This is definately a gem of a system!
reviewed by sheanc on January 6, 2012
Good Singletrack if you want alot of Excercise, it seems to be UP, UP, and UP somemore. The Top two trails are Serious Expert only trails not Rocks, Boulders. But I enjoyed it. Very well marked, and has map stands all over, website says take a map you won't need it they are ALL OVER. Really.* Review edited 1/6/2012
* Review edited 1/28/2012
reviewed by dawgfood on January 5, 2012
These trials are OUTSTANDING! Well marked and maintained. Bring your climbing legs, but what goes up must come down! The downhill portions are fast with a couple of 180 degree switchbacks (marked in advance for warning). Trails are not patrolled by park staff. Be smart and rip it up!
reviewed by ghr1231 on November 3, 2011
This trail system is awesome. Major climbs, sweet downhill, some jumps and then more climbs! Serious rocky section at the top. Trails are clearly marked with blazes and signs/maps at all the connecting trails. Once you ride this place and get a feel for how it flows you can really turn it loose. The scenery is fantastic. Now get out and ride!
reviewed by wbernest on September 4, 2011
This trail has everything. You have to ride the 2 mile boulder garden on the ridge. It nearly crippled me.
