Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is one of the most popular outdoor activities and Chattanooga has become a mecca for mountain bikers, with more than 100 miles of single-track trail within 20 minutes of the downtown. All of our rentals are located within minutes of all of these trails. Are homes are equipped with plenty of space to keep additional vehicles or equipment that is needed while on the trails. We have 3 homes located 4 minutes away from Raccoon Mountain which has 50 miles or single-track trails. As for weather, Fall and spring are the most popular times to ride, with its cooler temperatures and beautiful autumn colors. So, throw your bike on the car and take the trip to see why so many cyclists are making Chattanooga a must-do fall destination. People come from all over to ride the trails in this incredible mountainous terrain that we have here in Chattanooga. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced rider… this list of trails and locations to ride offers everything.
Raccoon Mountain Trails
Raccoon Mountain is one of the largest and most popular singletrack mountain bike trail systems in Chattanooga. Here on Raccoon Mountain, you will find over 60 miles of trails; 3 easy trails for beginners, 11 intermediate trails, and 5 difficult trails for experienced riders. The perfect place to ride alone or with a group of people!
Location: 319 West Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37419
Prentice Cooper State Forest
Prentice Cooper is one of the most remote and off the grid locations in Chattanooga when it comes to hiking and Mountain biking. There are a total of 59 miles of trails; 3 beginner level trails, 11 intermediate level trails, and 4 difficult trails for experienced riders. Tesla`s revenge is definitely one of the most popular trails in all of Chattanooga and it is rated one of the most difficult. Click the link to view all of the trails in Prentice Cooper State Forest.
Location: 3998 Game Reserve Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (423) 658-5551
Enterprise South Nature Park
Enterprise South Nature Park is one of the smaller parks in Chattanooga when it comes to Mountain Biking and it is the perfect set of trails if you are a beginner or intermediate rider. Enterprise South Nature Park has a total of 25 miles of trails and 7 bike trails; 3 are beginner level and 4 are intermediate. Enterprise South CCW trail is a highly recommenced trail for beginners and is the perfect place to start off your biking adventure here in Chattanooga!
Location: 190 Still Hollow Loop, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Phone: 423) 209-5350
Lookout Mountain Battlefield
Lookout Mountain Battlefield is another great park in Chattanooga thats perfect if you are a beginner or an intermediate rider. Lookout Mountain Battlefield has a total of 27 miles of trails and 4 mapped bike trails; 3 are beginner level and 1 are intermediate. The Guild trail is a highly recommenced trail for beginners and this ride passes many popular sites on Lookout Mountain including the Incline Railway, Cravens House, and Ruby Falls.
Location: Ochs Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Stringer`s Ridge Park
Stringer`s Ridge Park is another great park in Chattanooga thats perfect if you are a beginner or an intermediate rider. Stringer`s Ridge Park has a total of 5 miles of trails and 5 mapped bike trails; 2 are beginner level and 3 are intermediate. All of these trails are not technical trails aside from a few sketchy tight corners, it`s the climbs that will wear you out. Some riders will have put a foot down or dismount on some of the tighter areas. If you can pace yourself through the climbs you`ll be rewarded with some very fun downhill but watch out for the loose gravel in places!
Location: Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (423) 643-6888