Bells Bend Trail

Nashville, Tennessee

A short, flat beginner single-track loop that starts in a field, dips into the woods for some small rocks, rolls through a pumpable section, and finishes with fast turns — low consequence and a lot of fun.

Cottonwood Loop

Franklin, Tennessee

A flat 0.8-mile beginner single-track loop with three jumps running along the river — most riders lap it several times for a satisfying session.

The Trails At Fontanel

Nashville, Tennessee

A well-maintained 2.5-mile intermediate trail system in Nashville's Fontanel, with shaded woodland singletrack, views of Whites Creek, and a sprint loop with good climbs and descents.

Hamilton Creek

Nashville, Tennessee

Rough terrain from eroding topsoil makes this a bumpy, challenging ride — suspension is recommended, especially on the technical side, at Hamilton Creek near Nashville.

Stones Creek Greenway

Nashville, Tennessee

A paved greenway trail in Nashville, Tennessee — smooth and accessible for cruising along Stones Creek.

Cane Ridge

Nashville, Tennessee

About 2 miles of beginner-plus singletrack with twists, turns, small hills, and gullies near Nashville — a good cardio challenge, closed between 11 PM and first light.

Fairview Trails (Bowie Nature Park)

Fairview, Tennessee

A welcoming mountain bike trail system near Fairview with a main loop around 7.5 miles — gentle enough for beginners, with options to cut down to 4.5 or extend to 9.5 miles.

Jones Mill

Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Multi-loop mountain biking near Mount Juliet with loose rocks, exposed roots, a Bald Knob climb with switchbacks, and a blood-pumping downhill — four route options from just over a mile to 4.5 miles.

Shutes Branch

More than eight miles of mountain bike trails near the lake in Tennessee — a solid backcountry riding destination at Shutes Branch.

Higher Ground

Columbia, Tennessee

A developing mountain bike park south of Williamson County near Columbia with rolling terrain, creek crossings, bridge features, and trails from beginner to advanced.

Montgomery Bell State Park

White Bluff, Tennessee

Twenty-five miles of all-singletrack riding through rolling hardwood forest along Hayne Branch Creek — five color-coded sections from beginner to advanced downhill at Montgomery Bell State Park.

Wessington Warrior Trail

Hendersonville, Tennessee

A newer intermediate trail in Hendersonville still a bit rough from being freshly built — technical skill builder with fun greenways nearby.

Twin Fork Recreational Area

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

A looping wooded trail alongside water near Murfreesboro with no fees, easy bailing to the parking lot, and a mellow pace — avoid riding after rain when low dips hold mud and standing water.

Lock 4

Gallatin, Tennessee

A lakeside mountain bike trail in Gallatin with steep hills, cool jumps, and new routes being added regularly — fun for newcomers with enough challenge to keep experienced riders coming back.

Chickasaw Trace

Columbia, Tennessee

One of the best mountain bike rides in Middle Tennessee at Chickasaw Trace — easy and fast up front, with a punishing 'Trail of Tears' finale of tough climbs and fast switchbacks just 45 minutes from Nashville.

Rotary Park

Clarksville, Tennessee

Tight, twisting singletrack loops connecting all three of Rotary Park's pavilions in Clarksville — smooth, benched trail with short climbs and descents, and around 8 miles when complete.

Camp Meribah Mtb Trails

Centerville, Tennessee

A nearly 6-mile loop through varied terrain at a church camp above the Duck River, with steep downhills, rock gardens, drops, ridge views, and a rock quarry section.

Portland Mountain Bike Trail

Portland, Tennessee

A two-loop mountain bike trail in Portland, Tennessee with a beginner perimeter and a slightly more technical advanced loop — plus customizable cutoffs inside.

Cheatham Lock and Dam

Shelbyville, Tennessee

A pretty rail trail ride mixing 2.5 miles of unpaved old rail bed with 4 miles of paved surface — easy and scenic near Shelbyville.

Advanced Loop

Clarksville, Tennessee

A hand- and machine-built advanced trail focused on reading terrain — rocks, drops, banked turns, offset run-ins, and tight corners demand serious bike-handling skills.