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Windrock Park Campground

4.6 (27 reviews)

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Kris F.

Amazing park. Clean well kept and reasonable. They even have a power washer to clean your ride.

Weekends only: take the shuttle up
Sylvia C.

On Sunday, my husband and I were driving back to Nashville from Gatlinburg with his family, and he wanted to get in some mountain biking. Cut to the chase: it was worth it, and he said compared to Oregon's trails they are more aggressively cut and rowdier. If you want to try it, here's how you do it: First, swing by the small general store to fill out a waiver and pay $35 for day use and the shuttle (weekend only). Second, park the car in the gravel lot. Then walk up to the upper shed to rent your ride and get fitted. They were nice enough to let him ride for half a day's price $50. He was able to take the shuttle up twice within an hour and had a blast. Bonus tip: We dropped off his mom, sister, brother-in-law, the nephews and niece at the Children's museum that was only 15 mins away. They had fun for the full hour and then enjoyed the sun and the playground.

Rebecca B.

Such a wonderful place!! The staff we've come into contact with are and have always been very helpful, kind and courteous! We've always stayed in their cabins the cleanliness is definitely a huge selling point for us! The trail system has something for every one and the views.......are just gorgeous!! Thank you WR we'll see you again! Thank You once again for pushing through the pandemic and sharing such a great place!!!

Katie E.

Awesome place to go off roading! Very nice general store and amazing staff! Trails are nice and marked to your difficulty level.

Primitive camp site
Kelli H.

This place is amazing for outdoor adventures that we are. It provided plenty of challenges that never disappointed! We actually tent camped the primitive campgrounds. The sites were clean and the bathhouse provided was heated and clean as well.

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Maicey S.

This place is my favorite place to ride. The people here are so nice. The trails are awsome. They have a lot of sightseeing.

View from our mini cabin
Natalie S.

This was the best choice a solo parent with kids can make! Although the idea of camping in tents is on our to-do list; we wanted to be socially distant during the pandemic. I could not have chosen better. Even if you do not have an off road rig or ATV or bicycle or dirt bike, you can rent a Polaris. Tip: when we arrived there weren't any available. I couldn't find online where it says to call ahead to reserve, but apparently you live and learn! If you are going specifically to rent a cabin this is a great place too! Our cabin was slightly delayed but they cleaned it like nothing I had ever seen. Plenty of parking and playing for the kids. Great WiFi service and close to the store, grill, and trailhead. We stayed in the Poplar View cabin.

David H.

This is hands down my favorite place to ride my Jeep! Such a beautiful place with a lot of history!

Entrance
Nadia Z.

Three words: Off Road Paradise. ATVs, dirt bikes, Wranglers - all come here for a little adventure. And adventure they get! 400 miles of rough roads and gorgeous views. Oh, yes, I am loving it! There are 150 driving trails ranging in difficulty, elevation and scenery. Gravel trails, rock trails, mud trails. Dirty-like-a-pig Jeep-driving fun. On day we all arrive (NY license plates! Yea!!! NY!!!), it been rained out for 3 days straight - there are puddles, mud, creeks and just general insanity. Perfect! Unless you are experienced off-roader, do not, I repeat, do not take black trails. And note that blue ones get just as difficult after the rain. Yes, you guessed it, even Jeeps get stuck in the mud. Oh, this is so much fun! Make sure to see the windmills and stop for mountain views and wild nature along the trails. Blooming honeysuckle, butterflies that are size of your hand, jungle-looking trees all around, clouds setting in on higher trails - beautiful!

Danielle B.

We come from Miami just to enjoy this park! Everything is fairly clean and the employees are all very nice and friendly. Off-roading wise, there is a variety of obstacles for everyone to enjoy from smooth rides to challenging trails. We normally get there around 9 and leave around 6 on a good day if we don't break anything!

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Echelon Bicycles

Echelon Bicycles

3.5(12 reviews)
15.4 mi
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The staff at Echelon are great. I shopped every bike shop in a 30 mile radius and I can say with…read moreout a doubt they are in the top two shops. The knowledge and patiences they provided to me as a novice was remarkable. Easy conversation and polite. Unfortunately I was in a position where I had to buy a previously owned bike. I bought it off of Craigslist and took it immediately to the shop. They went over it at no charge and even gave it a test run. Afterwards I bought a few accessories and rode away. Next week after hitting the trail I had a major issue that I caused. Currently my bike is in their shop getting repaired, I have all the confidence that it will be better than new when I get it back. Stay tuned. Update: Got my bike back and it runs flawless. Rode 50 miles last weekend and never missed a beat. Very happy

I'm in town for a race and came in the shop for some knee pads. David was the one who helped me out…read moreand went a few steps further to ask me how my bike was riding. I told him my rear brake wasn't feeling right. He walked all the way out to my truck with me and walked the bike back inside himself. Then broke it down and replaced my pads and got it back to rideable for me. All of this was at closing and after hours. Excellent service and you can tell he really loves everything about bikes. 100% recommend going here.

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Echelon Bicycles - If you need some work done take it to the very knowledgeable staff at echelon bicycles

If you need some work done take it to the very knowledgeable staff at echelon bicycles

Echelon Bicycles
Echelon Bicycles

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Baker Creek Preserve

Baker Creek Preserve

4.5(6 reviews)
25.9 mi

Absolutely legendary place, I ride here more than I ride at any other bike parks. It's the best…read moreplace I've ever found, dirt is pristine and pump track jumpline is my personal favorite especially firedrill. Insta-varjoaquin_mtb

Having bike around downtown Knoxville before, I was excited to try out this trail. This one. A…read morelittle more outdoors and rustic. Turns out it might just be a Greenway/nice road bike girly. Area currently has a lot of construction going on but it's pretty well marked. I parked at a church, which turned out to be a delightful little restaurant and brewery. What an amazing way to end a bike ride. Maybe not the best way to start it. But hey, no judgment here. There are also if you porter potties, which were medium level clean and I appreciate them. I went on a Sunday and they were definitely people, but it wasn't overly busy. Lots of children trying out tricks. The problem I have with this trail is that it is short little burst of fun challenges. When I run and bike, I prefer to just get on the bike and go for hours. Just because it's not my jam doesn't mean it doesn't serve a purpose though. And I definitely appreciate it being in the area. There are wood, bridges and stumps, ramps, and other fun little woodsy elements. I definitely think it could be for all ages trying out their tricks. Even had some people walking. If I had more time, I would have explored whether it goes to the road or Greenway. I did a tiny few detours, but they always ended at the road with busy traffic and not a lot of bike lane action. Definitely recommend the spot If you wanna try a little tricks and are in the area. It was beautiful greenery with tons of wildflowers all around. Very nice people.

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Baker Creek Preserve
Baker Creek Preserve
Baker Creek Preserve - The bike

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Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails - Saba Beach

Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails

4.4(14 reviews)
75.7 mi

There are 14 miles of trails, "fast and flowing, with rolling dips & berms, and only a few…read moretechnical areas. They take you along the shores & hills beside Lake Chatuge." The main central loop is considered "easy and nearly level." All lies and I was on foot! After stumbling over tree roots and trudging through dead leaves & mud I soon realized, I don't like hiking. I like nature walks! Pretty, paved, moderate, you get my drift. That being said, Jackrabbit Mountain Trails are lovely! Parking is free. There are pit toilets, maps & information, air pumps & tools. There's a hose to rinse off and a grassy field with picnic tables & grills by the lake. The trail was created for bikers in so I walked alone as they politely zoomed past. The trails are well-worn so you won't get lost and there are colored stickers on the trees every mile or so. There are no benches to stop and rest. But there are educational signs on trees and plants. I met the sassy 'Sassafrass,' the 'Oriental Bittersweet Plant' (which really needs to stop threatening the others), and the beautiful, slow growing, long lived 'White Oak' which can reach 135 feet! Because it was Fall, I couldn't take my eyes off of the trees. I've never seen such brilliant colors! The beautiful golden yellows, bronze and burnt orange leaves were really breathtaking. Then I saw the peaceful, still waters of Lake Chatuge and fell in love! Of course a loud boat sped past and messed up all that tranquility but it was still worth it. I'll return and I'll bring my bike!

Great spot! We hiked 6 miles of wonderfully shaded, easily walkable trails. Would love to plan a…read moreboys trip for mountain bike riding.

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Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails - The Naked Trefoil really ought to put some clothes on.This is a PG trail!

The Naked Trefoil really ought to put some clothes on.This is a PG trail!

Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails - Maps so you don't get lost

Maps so you don't get lost

Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails - Panoramic view at the SABA (sp?) lake loop

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Panoramic view at the SABA (sp?) lake loop

Chimney Tops Trail - Final view!

Chimney Tops Trail

4.7(18 reviews)
56.4 mi

The Chimney Tops trail is located 6.9 miles south of the Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smokey…read moreMountains National Park. It is listed as a moderately difficult trail and it is one of the most popular trails in the park. I saw cars stretch from the parking lot to a mile down the mountain during peak hiking times. On November 23, 2016, two juvenile males started a fire by throwing lit matches along the trail. A hiker on the trail caught them on camera. The park service decided not to put out the fire, instead containing it, and on November 28th, aided by a drought and wind, the fire exploded resulting in the death of fourteen people and injuries to one hundred and seventy six people. Eighteen thousand acres were burned including eleven thousand acres in the National Park. Two thousand four hundred and sixty structures were destroyed. The fire ended up costing more than 500 million dollars. Before the fire was put out it threatened to engulf Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The trail was closed for a year and the pinnacle of the mountain is still closed. The park service constructed a new observation platform a quarter mile from the summit. The trail is 3.3 miles round trip which does not seem like very long but it was all up the mountain. At the parking lot I met a man told me he considered the trail a 9 out of 10. Another woman coming down told me it was the hardest thing she had ever done. I started the trail thinking I would give up if I needed to but with sheer determination and a fair bit of pain I made it to the top. The first part of the trail follows the waters of Road Prong Creek. You cross over several bridges where people swim in the cascading waters. Once you cross the last bridge is where the real challenge begins as you ascend straight up the mountain. As bad as it was, it would have been even worse if the Trails Forever crew had not installed the 367 rock steps weighing 300 pounds each! They redesigned unsafe parts of the trail and improved the drainage. Without their work the trail would have been extremely eroded and dangerous. The trail to the top is a combination of dirt trail and steps. What is cool about the hike is that everyone on the trail encourages each other to keep going. I don't care how fit people looked going up the mountain, everyone was huffing and puffing. Unfortunately for me the sky opened up about 1/3 mile from the top. Lightning struck the ground not far from me and cold rain poured down. I was about to give up and go back down when a woman went past me on the way to the top and I said screw it, I came too far to give up now. I continued up in the pouring rain to arrive to a hazy view of the chimney formation and Mount LeConte and Mount Kephart. The view was nothing like it would have been on a clear day. The Cherokee name for Chimney Tops is Duniskwalgunyi, or "forked antler", because of its resemblance to the deer antlers. There is a Cherokee legend about a medicine man who found monstrous reptiles at the top of the mountain. Unfortunately the mountain Gods were against me that day. I was so wet that I couldn't even dry off the camera lens on my iPhone. I thought my phone would be ruined. Three days later and I can still feel it in my legs. The hike took me two hours and 22 minutes over 3.57 miles. I did an elevation gain of 1.035 feet. Even though the view wan't all that I hoped it would be I am proud of myself for making it up there. On the way down the mountain I ran into a group of three guys going back for a second time because they lost their car keys. When it started raining they got separated from their keys and were combing the mountain for them. I hope they found them because I still feel awful for them.

Will make it brief: this is a lovely hike, slippery when wet (which is often, it rains a lot) -…read moretake your time so you don't slip (I did, and it HURT). There are a LOT of stairs, and when it's humid you will need to stop for breaks along the way. The final view is closed from fires but they have a reconstructed viewpoint near the end that is gorgeous - the views of the mountainside are stunning. Overall - would do again, but it's a relatively difficult hike because of the uphill climb so come prepared!

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Chimney Tops Trail
Chimney Tops Trail
Chimney Tops Trail

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Piney Knob Trails - Access road entrance, if the gates open, the trails are open.

Piney Knob Trails

4.7(3 reviews)
69.2 mi

Great new trail system in Murphy, NC! I can't wait to see how it develops and progresses over the…read moreyears. The Inner Lopp was great and a nice short loop for my 5yr old to go on for his first ever MTB trail ride. Trails are groomed pretty well and I can't wait to go back and try the 5 mile Gobbler Trail. Make sure to drive a vehicle you don't mind getting scratched by brush and can handle a moderately rough gravel access road. No way I'd take a nice car down this road. Trails aren't marked as you enter but are further up the trail where it has a junction. I'm sure this will change as the more permanent signs are made. Currently there are only two loops. You can go either way when the trail forks as they both return you back to the main trail head. The map on the website is what's planned for the future so don't plan your trip around that. I've added a pic of the current map that's at the junctions. I'm excited to see more recreation opportunities in Murphy. There are more trails in progress so stay tuned people, this a wonderful addition to the area.

Gobbler loop is a longer variation than Grape Smuggler. Super clean trail. Minimal human…read moreinteraction! Very relaxing. There were signs throughout telling you how far you had till the end. The gravel road is a challenge! The first half mile is the hardest on your vehicle! Don't give up, when you make it past there, it gets easier!

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Piney Knob Trails - Two trails the Inner and Gobbler trial

Two trails the Inner and Gobbler trial

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Piney Knob Trails

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Knoxville Outdoor Tours - Elkmont Exchange Brewing's "Best Medicine". Brewed specially for the local mountain bike club, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC)

Knoxville Outdoor Tours

5.0(1 review)
27.8 mi

There aren't enough stars to give for this review! Alex was great, and the Knoxville Urban…read moreWilderness (KUW) was a blast!! I contacted Alex a little bit last minute, as we had previously planned on going to a different, more self navigable trail. Had heard a lot of neat things about KUW, and had Alex's Knoxville Outdoor Tours recommended by the local MTB organization, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club(AMBC). Even though I kinda got him last minute, Alex was very accommodating and got my ride set up. After riding KUW with Alex, I can tell you, I'm SO glad I procured the services of a guide to ride it. It would take riding there on a regular basis for a while (as Alex clearly has) to get to know all the rights and lefts and in between's!! Plus, Alex knows what's what as far as downhill, cross country, mix of both, and can plan your ride accordingly. Do you want to go 8 miles or 18 miles? Alex will set you up. He's awesome about warning about hazards, twists/turns, trees (above and below), etc., that you might come up on suddenly. He stops as needed. He had snacks and extra water if needed. Alex had a ton of recommendations of where to get after ride food and beverages, and also sights to see in Knoxville area. We went to SoKno Taco Cantina (right up the street from the trailhead we rode from), and I had a beer specially brewed for the AMBC group, called Best Medicine. I also had the burrito platter as suggested by Alex after he kicked my butt for 15 miles!! Lol!! And last, but most importantly, Alex was just a blast and a true pleasure to ride with. I had so much fun, and can NOT say enough good things about this experience!! If you are visiting the area, and want to ride Knoxville Urban Wilderness, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't use KNOT guide services. I promise you, it is worth EVERY penny!! Thanks again Alex/Knoxville Outdoor Tours (KNOT)

From the owner: Custom curated mountain bike rides through Knoxville trails. Perfect for beginners and experts, we…read morebuild the ride just for you!

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Knoxville Outdoor Tours - We got at your pace

We got at your pace

Knoxville Outdoor Tours - Or we can send it!

Or we can send it!

Knoxville Outdoor Tours - Knoxville's first MTB Guide Service

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Knoxville's first MTB Guide Service

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