We present 40 routes that travel on beautiful and scenic roads, meander long creeks and rivers, roll over waves of hills intermixed between farmland and woods, and up challenging climbs with majestic, panoramic views.

Knoxville has a wealth of country backroads that are relatively traffic-free a perfect setting for the cyclist. On our routes, you will explore new areas, new roads, and new scenery. Our cue sheets offer concise, easy-to-follow directions; the corresponding maps highlight the route, stores and restrooms. Using our maps, route lengths can be varied and the routes customized. The route’s profile, elevation gain and route description will help you in determining the route’s terrain and degree of difficulty.

With over 200 scenic photographs, Bicycling Routes will entice you to explore all of Knoxville’s backroads and scenic countryside. Enjoy the rides!

• Route distances from 20 - 65 miles
• 9 Start locations with alternate options
• Elevation gains and route profiles
• Maps include stores and restrooms
• Route descriptions with scenic pictures
• Featured Points of Interest

Spring is a beautiful time to get out and ride and rejuvenate your soul with the warmth and beauty of sunshine and blossoms. We designed an 8-mile loop for the Dogwood Arts Festival that meanders around Sequoyah Hills where the Dogwoods, Redbuds, and Crabapple Trees are showing their spring blossoms and the flower gardens are exploding with blooms.

To download the cue sheet and map, just click on each of the links below and save the file to your computer.

Download: Cue Sheet
Download: Map

This makes a nice family ride, so pack a lunch or snack to enjoy along the banks of the Tennessee River after the ride.