Bike Tennessee Routes of South Central

1. MOUSETAIL LANDING STATE PARK LOOP

This challenging loop route launches from Mousetail Landing State Park on the Tennessee River in Middle Tennessee. This 40mile loop offers up several short, steep climbs, with some steller wooded sections that make all the climbing well-worth it.

2. NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY LOOP

This scenic loop winds through some of Middle Tennessee's wooded landscapes and a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a national roadway that commemorates and preserves the historic Nachez Trace, which connects Nashville, Tenn., to Natchez, Miss.

3. MINOR HILL LOOP

Don't be fooled: Minor Hill Loop is named after the nearby town of Minor Hill, not because this route has minor hills. Expect undulating roadways and challenging climbs on this loop route, but you're in for a real treat as this ride is loaded with beauty.

4. LEIPERS FORK CHALLENGE

This route has it all - beautiful wide-open ranchland and tree-lined ridge roads, challenging climbs and fast descents, smooth pavement and bumpy chipseal. It also includes 13 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

BikeTennesseeRoutesofSouthCentral

Bike Tennessee invites cyclists to explore the scenic beauty and rich heritage of South Central Tennessee through seven professionally curated road cycling routes that wind through charming small towns, state parks, and rolling countryside. Whether you're climbing the hills of Sewanee, cruising through the historic streets of Lynchburg, or pedaling along the peaceful roads near the Natchez Trace, these routes deliver unforgettable experiences for cyclists of all skill levels. Crafted by cycling expert Shannon Burke of Velo View Bike Tours and administered by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Bike Tennessee emphasizes low-traffic, rural road rides that showcase the hidden gems found only on Tennessee’s backroads. South Central Tennessee is a must-ride destination for anyone looking to experience the state from the saddle.

5. BELL BUCKLE LOOP

Bell Buckle is set within Middle Tennessee's iconic countryside and has that Small Town America appeal. This makes it a perfect place to launch a ride through the scenic landscape of South Central Tennessee, followed by rest and relax in the quaint town of Bell Buckle.

6. LYNCHBURG LOOP

The Lynchburg Loop challenge starts in historic downtown Lynchburg, Tenn., bestknown as the home of Jack Daniel’s Distillery. This scenic ride through Lynchburg's rugged landscape has some steep grades and challenges.

7. SEWANEE LOOP

The Sewanee Loop route combines rolling roads through farmland with an exhilarating tree-covered descent and climb back up Tennessee's South Cumberland Plateau. This ride begins and ends at the historic University of the South campus in Sewanee, Tennessee.

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