Cheatham Lock and Dam
Shelbyville, Tennessee
| Address: | ~655 Pass Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USA |
| GPS: |
35°31'3.0"N 86°34'49.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Other |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
"This is double track trail. There is 2.5 miles unpaved old rail bed, and 4 miles paved rail bed - yes, it's a rail trail. It's a pretty ride." -Cotharyus Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Cheatham Lock and Dam Mountain Bike Trail in Ashland City, Tennessee - Directions, Maps, Photos, and
Cheatham Lock and Dam is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Ashland City, Tennessee. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Cheatham Lock and Dam bike trail in Ashland City.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/cheatham-lock-and-dam/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Shelbyville, Tennessee
- Head west on Public Square N toward N Spring St (220 ft)
- Continue onto W Holland St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto N Cannon Blvd/Florida Short Route (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Lane Pkwy (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto W Lane St (1.1 mi)
- Slight right onto Fishing Ford Pike/Warner Bridge Rd (5.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Pass Rd (0.8 mi)
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