Groundhog
Knoxville, Tennessee
| Address: | ~5987-5999 Burnett Creek Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA |
| GPS: |
35°56'16.0"N 83°51'12.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is one of the entrance/exits from Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area. Courtesy of MTBProject.com
Alternate entry/exit from park to the S. From rd it's a very steep first 1/4 mile rocky climb in and fairly easy there after, connects to rest of network. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Ground Hog Mountain Bike Trail in Knoxville, Tennessee - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Ground Hog is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Knoxville, Tennessee. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Ground Hog bike trail in Knoxville.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/ground-hog/Ground Hog Mountain Bike Trail, Knoxville, Tennessee
A combination of double and singletrack with some rocky switchbacks. Near Knoxville, Tennessee.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/74515/ground-hogNever 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 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Head northwest on Henley St toward Cumberland Ave (128 ft)
- Make a U-turn at Cumberland AveContinue to follow US-441 S(4.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Lindy Dr (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Sevierville Pike (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Island Home Pike (0.5 mi)
- Slight left to stay on Island Home Pike (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Burnett Creek Rd (0.6 mi)
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