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  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Knoxville
  5. Baker Creek Preserve
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“This moderately graded trail connects the Baker Creek Preserve to the Urban Wilderness South Loop. ”

Randy Conner
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1.3

Miles

2.0

KM
Singletrack

1,202' 366 m

High

949' 289 m

Low

323' 98 m

Up

70' 21 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly This trail is appropriate for fit beginners.

Description

This two-way trail is the most direct way to gain access to the South Loop, and its moderate grades make it fun in both directions. The trail is fun and flowing as it crosses a pedestrian bridge over Redbud Road and then loops around the Whirleygig to continue to Victor Ashe.

Be considerate of other trail users by being aware and controlling your speed.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC)

Jul 16, 2025: WE’RE HIRING!!!

Land Manager: City of Knoxville, TN - Parks and Recreation

Shared By:

Randy Conner with improvements by Vinnie Connors
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 21 votes

#6

in Baker Creek Preserve

#1932

Overall
  4.1 from 21 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Baker Creek Preserve

#52

in Tennessee

#1,932

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Photos

Jen making her way up Red Bud Crest switchbacks into Knoxville's dense Urban Wilderness.
Sep 21, 2017 near Knoxville, TN
Party In The Woods - #YearRoundGetDown - Knoxville Urban Wilderness - Mountain Biking - Knoxville, Tennessee - Marie Myers Park
Nov 22, 2019 near Knoxville, TN
Over the bridge
Dec 31, 2023 near Knoxville, TN
Taking advantage of the bike rack before hitting the downhill options like Barn Burner or Cruze Valley Run.
Apr 21, 2017 near Knoxville, TN
An over & under bridge.
Nov 29, 2018 near Knoxville, TN

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Dec 27, 2025
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Jun 1, 2024
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Jul 14, 2023
Jason Miller
Mar 20, 2023
Matthew Kittredge
Sep 14, 2022
Taylor Ball
Jan 24, 2021
Avery Anderson
Wiped out once coming down. Went into a turn fast and pulled the breaks in it. Not sure if I was going too fast or if it was the break pull.
May 24, 2019
Misty O'Bradovich
HOT

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