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A good approximately 14 mile loop around the top of Raccoon Mountain.


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13.4

Miles

21.5

KM

100%

Singletrack

1,904' 580 m

High

1,457' 444 m

Low

2,308' 703 m

Up

2,327' 709 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill · Drops/Jumps · Flow · Technical · Views

Overview

A loop style route with a good overlook on Small Intestine. You get to ride some of the Chunky #1 area and Lower Chunky on the way to Small Intestine. Then you get to go down Megawatt! It ends back at the East Rim Overlook Parking Lot.

Description

Park at the "Raccoon Mountain Chattanooga Overlook" lot. The direction of travel is counter clockwise. Begin on East Rim trail. Then ride Chunky #1. After exploring the Chunky Area, you'll ride up the gravel road for just a little bit and then connect over to Lower Chunky, which will be on your left. Then connect to Small Intestine and follow that around - there's a nice overlook area on this trail as well. Then you'll climb up Grindstone Ridge Trail. Then go down Megawatt. Then ride River Gorge trail. Then take Electric Avenue 2. And finally take Electric Avenue 1 back to the parking lot.

This is 100% singletrack with an overlook on Small Intestine and chunky descent on Megawatt. A great loop with variety in the climbs and descents.

History & Background

Electric Avenue 2 has signs that tell you about the history of the area and TVA.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Chattanooga

Land Manager: TVA - Raccoon Mountain

Shared By:

John Wesley

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Photos

Downhill rock garden with a hairpin at the bottom.
Sep 6, 2016 near Chattan…, TN
Watch out for giant thorns in the clearings of Megawatt.  The views are awesome!
Jul 22, 2017 near Chattan…, TN
View of the Tennessee River from great overlook.
Jul 17, 2018 near Chattan…, TN
Small Intestine is a welcome break with nice fast non-technical singletrack with gems like this small cork-screw scattered about.
Jul 22, 2017 near Chattan…, TN
The back side of the levee makes you feel VERY small.
Jul 22, 2017 near Chattan…, TN
Never miss an opportunity for a snack break!
Jul 22, 2017 near Chattan…, TN

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