Following DuPont State Forest 25K run coarse, this run is on varying forest terrain with challenging single track, double, and fire roads. The race is actually a 50K and thus this loop is completed twice. DuPont State Recreational Forest contains 10,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Little River runs through the forest and this route crosses it or views it numerous times.

Enterprise South Nature Park is a 2,800 acre wooded park that was used as an old Army Ammunition Plant. The park features a giant network of trails used for walking and riding. The setting is pleasant with picnic facilities and a small lake that attract a variety of wildlife. Poe Run Path is a main trail beginning from the visitor’s center. It begins with a gentle slope and provides access to the many trails to explore. The trail surface for walking trails is wood chips and the trails are well marked but it's easy to get lost.

Overton Park is located in the heart of Memphis and offers a variety of things to do. There is a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Zoo, Rainbow Lake, playgrounds and trails just to name a few. The trail follows a singletrack path on crushed asphalt through an old growth forest. These trails are used for annual races in Memphis. It is open from dawn to 9pm.

Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Trail is a loop trail following Deep Creek to Tom's Branch, to Indian Creek and then through the hills for beautiful views of the park. Where both Tom's Branch and Indian Creek respectively join Deep Creek, there are waterfalls. Tom's Branch Falls is a phenomenal 80 foot waterfall that drops in multiple tiers. Indian Creek Falls is a 35 foot waterfall with a beautiful pool at the base perfect for swimming. Mountain bikers can take advantage of this trail, one of the few park trails where bicycles are permitted.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of America’s most visited national parks. It offers endless opportunities for exploring natural and cultural history. These ancient mountains are filled with a variety of plant and animal life. Laurel Falls is a 60ft. waterfall and one of the most popular destinations in the park. It is a pleasant hike along a paved trail. The pavement is uneven and not recommended for wheelchairs. The trail crosses over the center of the waterfall and the pavement ends. Finding parking can be difficult so get an early start.

This is a gorgeous hike through DuPont State Forest along the Little River that views four waterfalls. The trail first heads west to Hooker Falls, where there is an observation deck and then continues downhill to a nice sandy beach and swimming hole across from the falls. After retracing your steps, the trail then goes southeast to Triple Falls, a 120 foot waterfall and then to High Falls, a 150 foot waterfall. Triple Falls drops in three sections. High Falls can be viewed from an overlook and is remarkable with a covered bridge at the top. The trail then climbs up and crosses the covered bridge and then continues to a smaller Grassy Creek Falls. DuPont State Forest is a mecca for mountain biking and this trail especially is popular for hiking and biking.

With a large network of trails, this is one of the easier rides. You will follow a wide single-track trail that has several spur trails to take, which would lengthen your ride. Once you reach the turn-off to the falls, you can walk down and see the beautiful falls. The trail is well marked and easy to follow.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of America’s most visited national parks. It offers endless opportunities for exploring natural and cultural history. These ancient mountains are filled with a variety of plant and animal life. Grotto Falls is a 25 ft. waterfall that you can walk behind. The route to reach the falls follows the Trillium Gap Trail along a wide and easy to follow path. You will cross a few streams and the area is always wet and slick, so bring appropriate footwear. During May the wildflowers are awesome.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of America’s most visited national parks. It offers endless opportunities for exploring natural and cultural history. These ancient mountains are filled with a variety of plant and animal life. This hike is a fun route and simple route with lots of water for playing in and cooling off. There are creek crossings that will be difficult after rainstorms. Wildflowers and foliage make for pleasant scenery.

Bays Mountain Park is the largest city owned park in Tennessee. It offers shady forests, ponds, streams and a variety of plants and animals to see. This is a nature preserve so following rules and regulations is a must. The Chiquipin Trail offers super fun smooth singletrack riding on a relatively flat surface. You will wind through a thick forest with excellent scenery surrounding you. The park is closed after 8pm during the summer and has different designated hours during the spring and winter.