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Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly outdoor recreation spot with trails for hiking and mountain biking.
What runners say about Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead
“Beautiful place to ride trails clean and well kept”
“I was going on an adventure with my daughter, but we had a great time in a beautiful place.”
“Great mountain bike trails, many different styles and levels of difficulties for riders of all levels.”
A great trail network for bikers, hikers and runners. It is kind of surprising i did noe see a single mountain biker today. I met several fellow hikers. Well maintained, mild elevation change. Should be a great place for family spring outing. Just wait one or two weeks for wildflowers in full bloom.
Steep, fun trails. The views are great. Scenic from start to finish. Our Go To place. Walking/biking paths & trails provide all day fun.
In addition to the extensive mountain biking trails at this park, there is also a nice paved path that is great for teaching kids how to bike on. It has rolling hills, but also enough straightaways that young bikers can get confidence on.
We rode the paved trail. It is a great place to get in a 10 plus mile ride with nice scenery. There are a couple of Hills that can be challenging but see views of the lake are worth it. If you are a more experienced mountain bike rider there are challenging single-track Trails as well.
Trail conditions & character
“I was going on an adventure with my daughter, but we had a great time in a beautiful place.”
“The trailhead has a bike maintenance area that is permanently stocked with tools, a bike mount, and an air pump, which is always handy!”
“It goes up-and-down some very steep hills, so you better be really fit or you need an e bike.”
“In addition to the extensive mountain biking trails at this park, there is also a nice paved path that is great for teaching kids how to bike on.”
“If you are a more experienced mountain bike rider there are challenging single-track Trails as well.”
“Nice, 10 mile to the end at Elza park and back with about 1.”
“I do wish it were more of a loop as it gets onto roads after about 4 miles but I still love it.”
“There are usually porta potties at each parking lot for emergencies, too.”
Plan your run at Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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