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Pistol Creek Mountain Bike Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Alcoa, Tennessee · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Pistol Creek Mountain Bike Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Pistol Creek Mountain Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This was a great find. It’s about a half mile loop that’s not too extreme but a lot of fun. Easy parking also. My son and I have started riding it almost daily. As others have said, you can stop in and get a couple laps on your lunch break.

★★★★★ — Mark , Nov 2021

This is a great intro trail for those looking to get into mountain biking. A couple of small uphills/downhills to learn gearing and braking. I have been there several times with the dog and even seen wildlife.

★★★★☆ — Brent , Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Pistol Creek Mountain Bike Trail

Alcoa, Tennessee

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.