OPTIONAL ROUTES & UPDATES
Whether it's on or off the road, we'll keep you posted on changes to the routes or trails, keeping you up to date on what's new, improved or no longer the best option.
For our road riding friends...if you're wanting to add or subtract miles to customize your route for time and/or fitness needs, or if you're just looking for new roads to explore - we'll post options that we've come across on our rides.
Big Ridge State Park - page 29
Bicycling Routes - Knoxville, TN
Optional 30 mile ride: when I only have time for a short ride, this is one of my favorite options.
Follow cue sheet to 16.2 miles which finds you at the corner of Hansard and Loyston. Turn L on Loyston, then R onto Bull Run. Bull Run will become Clark at the intersection of Hill St, continue straight on Clark, you are now back on the cue sheet at mile 37. Continue with cue sheet directions back to the start location. This is a great short cut when you want a shorter ride.
Totem Poles At Sunset - page 137
Bicycling Routes - Knoxville, TN
New road to explore:
Follow cue sheet to 13.3 miles then bear L to stay on Sunset Heights which will connect with Cooper Rd. Turn L on Copper Rd to the Stop Sign at South Carter School Rd and turn R. You are now at 17.2 miles on the cue sheet. Continue with route.
This section of Sunset Heights offers a nice downhill to Cooper Rd.
Forks of the River - page 57
Off Road Trails - Knoxville, TN
There were a few trails that were not accessible when we GPSed this trail system for the book. Now that the weather is dryer, the "creeks" have dried up. Enjoy the trails.
Ross Marble Quarry - page 66
Off Road Trails - Knoxville, TN
AMBC has been working hard and have added 2 more new trails - Turnbuckle and Mega (not named yet but built on the Mega Work Day). More trails still to come...we'll keep you posted.
North Boundary Trail
Oak Ridge, TN
This trail system didn't make it in the book, it's one we rode after the fact. This is a great trail system to ride when conditions are wet since it's mostly gravel roads. Wheat is a singletrack trail and McKinney and Gallaher are foot traffic only. When you want just a nice flat ride, go for the Quarry Trail. Enjoy!
Feb 2012 Update — just added a 1.3 mile wooded, singletrack to the east end.
Black Oak Ridge Trail
Oak Ridge, TN
This trail system easily connects with the North Boundary Trail, less than 2 miles on Blair Rd connects to the Wheat Trail.It's mostly rolling gravel roads that drain well, with a few connecting singletracks.