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- Mountain Bike
17 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
116 trails
- Trail Running
114 trails
- Downhill Ski
11 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 140
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 17
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 116
- Trails Trail Running
- 114
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 11
- Total Distance
- 362 miles
- Total Descent
- 47,110 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,471 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,583 ft
- Reports
- 117
- Photos
- 160
- Completed Counter
- 6,682
Articles
The 12 Most Stunning Trails in the U.S.
May 29, 2025 from outsideonline.com
In celebration of National Trails Day, discover some of the best hikes in the U.S.—from slot canyons to grasslands, waterfalls, and secluded...
This Is the Most Crowded National Park in the Country. You Should Still Go.
Apr 25, 2025 from outsideonline.com
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP should still be on...
Winter Is Hiking Season—and These 3 Magical Trails Prove It
Dec 9, 2021 from backpacker.com
Make the most of the fourth season with these perfect national park hikes.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN East
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Ober Mountain
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Popular Gatlinburg Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,816 ft • 6 ft • 137 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 925 ft • 0 ft • 134 •
is a short but fun high speed trail that contains many rollers that can be pumped or doubled. It's fast but not super smooth so it will keep you on your toes. Also watch your speed as the trail ends quickly.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,907 ft • 5 ft • 133 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 4.0 • 1,942 ft • 0 ft • 130 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 430 ft • 0 ft • 130 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 3.0 • 1,909 ft • 0 ft • 128 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 748 ft • 0 ft • 118 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 4,193 ft • 15 ft • 110 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Gatlinburg Mountain Bike
Videos of Gatlinburg Mountain Bike
trail: Ober Chute
0:10 |
21 |
Oct 4, 2025
trail: Sugarland Mountain Trail
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Aug 31, 2019
trail: Hellbender
0:43 |
165 |
Feb 7, 2025 , Gatlinburg
trail: Hellbender
0:16 |
250 |
Mar 19, 2024 , Gatlinburg
trail: Hellbender
3:33 |
337 |
Mar 19, 2024 , Gatlinburg
trail: Snakedance
3:33 |
211 |
Mar 19, 2024 , Gatlinburg
trail: High Roller
2:10 |
243 |
Jan 31, 2024 , Gatlinburg
trail: High Roller
0:38 |
209 |
Jan 31, 2024 , Gatlinburg
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Myrtle Point Trail | May 10, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/New_York) May 10, 2026 | Ideal | RAbike11 | ||
| The Yeti | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Variable | csheets | ||
| Uncle Chuck's | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Variable | csheets | ||
| Flying Squirrel | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| Easy Street | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| Hellbender | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| Turkey Trot | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| Fox Gap | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| High Roller | Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm Jun 12, 2025 | Ideal | csheets | ||
| Home Run | Sep 3, 2023 @ 4:49am Sep 3, 2023 | Dry | rafalky |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| scorpio2095 | wishlist | region | activity #99373475 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 7:43am Jul 17, 2026 |
| tonyyikes | add | report | activity #98446537 | Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:54pm Jul 4, 2026 |
| stringbean90 | wishlist | trail | activity #98328640 | Jul 3, 2026 @ 6:17am Jul 3, 2026 |
| James5SNGLc | wishlist | region | activity #98261724 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 6:01am Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mattybmx88 | wishlist | region | activity #98019356 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 1:16pm Jun 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Please keep in mind the road is not two-way,... | Jun 3, 2023 @ 4:23pm Jun 3, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k85 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k85 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge15 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Ober Mountain | bike park | Gatlinburg |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 17 | 16 miles | 3,005 ft | 7 miles | 5,184 ft | #4,892 | #1,649 | 11 | 87 | 2,387 | ||
| E-Bike | 14 | 8 miles | 2,142 ft | 4 miles | 1,857 ft | #5,156 | #1,606 | 87 | 104 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 558 ft | #626 | #1,811 | 1 | ||||||
| Horse | 31 | 109 miles | 14,524 ft | 35 miles | 5,161 ft | #454 | #491 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 116 | 349 miles | 42,848 ft | 104 miles | 5,472 ft | #152 | #88 | 149 | 117 | 3 | 4,242 | |
| Trail Running | 114 | 346 miles | 42,703 ft | 104 miles | 5,472 ft | #370 | #144 | 116 | 2 | 329 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3 miles | 558 ft | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 11 | 2 miles | 1,299 ft | 2 miles | 548 ft | #554 | #248 | 142 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gatlinburg
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What are the best places to ride in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gatlinburg?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gatlinburg are:
- Turkey Trot (4.1/5)
- Easy Street (4/5)
- Joy Ride (4/5)
- Home Run (4/5)
- High Roller (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gatlinburg?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gatlinburg are:
- May (17 activities)
- November (12 activities)
- June (9 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gatlinburg?
There are 39 parking locations listed in Gatlinburg. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
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Points of Interest
- Mt. Buckley Vista 5 Viewpoint
- Rocky Top Summit Vista Viewpoint
- Thunderhead Mtn Vista 3 Viewpoint
- Thunderhead Mtn Vista 2 Viewpoint
- Thunderhead Mtn Vista 1 Viewpoint
- Derrick Knob to Thunderhead Vista Viewpoint
- Derrick Knob to Thunderhead Vista 2 Viewpoint
- Brier Knob Vista Viewpoint
- Little Chesnut Bald Vista Viewpoint
- Little Chesnut Bald Vista Viewpoint
- Mount le Conte - High Top (2,008 m)
- Mount Le Conte (2,008 m)
- Cliff Top (1,998 m)
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