MTB Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
Limited Time70% OffonX Backcountry

Flint Rock Overlook Loop

RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Bluff City
  5. Holston Mountain
Explore MTB in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Previous Next

“A nice loop highlighting the view from Flint Rock. ”

Sean Wiggins
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List

7.2

Miles

11.6

KM

45%

Singletrack

4,127' 1,258 m

High

3,359' 1,024 m

Low

1,008' 307 m

Up

1,008' 307 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

28%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

Highlights include the Holston Mountain fire tower, a nice ridgetop singletrack on Holston Mountain Trail #44, and the fantastic view of South Holston Lake from Flint Rock.

Description

Starting at the gate, climb FS Rd 56A for a mile up to Holston High Knob. At the top, you'll see the fire tower and the cutoff to Holston Mountain Trail #44. After mostly descending for around two miles, take a left on Flint Mill Trail #49. Follow this for half a mile to the Flint Rock overlook. Retrace your route back to Flint Gap and take a right on Flint Mill Gap Road 4202. Follow this back to the intersection with FS Rd 56A, make a right, and you'll be back at the gate.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest - Nolichuky-Unaka Ranger Station

Shared By:

Sean Wiggins
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 7 votes

#1

in Holston Mountain

#2818

Overall
  3.9 from 7 votes
5 Star
14%
4 Star
57%
3 Star
29%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Recommended Route Rankings

#1

in Holston Mountain

#47

in Tennessee

#2,818

Overall
17 Views Last Month
2,435 Since Apr 13, 2018
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
0%
0%
29%
43%
29%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Flint Rock Overlook.
Jul 6, 2017 near Bluff City, TN
Flint Mill Gap offers a spectacular autumn view of South Holston Lake.
Apr 20, 2018 near Bluff City, TN
Flint Rock Overlook to South Holston Lake
Jan 8, 2019 near Bluff City, TN
The narrow singletrack along the ridge is hemmed in with thick growth during the descent.
Jul 6, 2017 near Bluff City, TN
Holston Mountain Fire Tower.
Jul 6, 2017 near Hunter, TN
Downhill on the tower road
Jul 21, 2018 near Hunter, TN

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Oct 13, 2019
Sean Wiggins
Loop has been cleared of nettles and trees. All clear! 8mi
Aug 26, 2019
Keagen McAfee
Flint rock overlook trail — 12h 09m
Jul 20, 2018
TRACY PAYNE
Trail was pretty overgrown from the tower on around 7mi — 4h 00m

Nearby Recommended Routes

Stewarded By

Stewarded by SORBA - Tri-Cities
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started