Mountain Biking in Memphis, TN
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Combining three distinct ecosystems with a series of prehistoric ceremonial and burial mounds, this unique park with paved pathways is unlike any other place to ride a bike in Tennessee.
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The Mississippi River Trail runs 3,000 miles through 10 states from its source up north all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico, and its Tennessee section—which runs right through Memphis—is one of the finest.
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park sits just 15 miles north of Memphis on the Mississippi River, with a five-mile mountain bike loop excellent for a quick workout.
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The Stanky Creek trails at Nesbit Park offer some of the best mountain biking in Tennessee, and they’re just a few minutes east of downtown Memphis.
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With 4,000-plus acres, two lakes, and 14 miles of mountain bike-friendly trails, Big Hill Pond offers an ideal escape from the city (and the crowds)—and it’s free to visit.
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Old Forest State Natural Area offers Memphis mountain bikers and road cyclists a chance to get in a quick, peaceful ride in the heart of the city.
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The Wolf River offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, thanks to the recreationists who have worked to protect it.
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People visit from all over the globe to experience the culture, food, and history unique to Memphis—but there are plenty of opportunities to get in tune with nature, too.
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Sitting along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is well-loved by Tennesseans, especially those in nearby Memphis.
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This five-mile urban run to Arkansas and back takes you past the juke joints and historical sites that helped shape the city of grit and grind.
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More bayou than lake, the shallow waters of Reelfoot Lake—formed by a series of ferocious earthquakes in the early nineteenth century—echo with the whistling call of the bald and golden eagles who nest here, and are thick with migrating bird species.
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