I.C. King Park offers a classic, old-school East Tennessee mountain biking experience. As one of the Knoxville area’s older trail systems, much of I.C. King was built by hand, giving the trails a natural character that stands apart from newer, machine-built systems.

Expect rooty, natural-surface singletrack, rolling terrain, short climbs, quick descents, and plenty of twists and turns through the woods. The roots are a defining part of the I.C. King experience, adding challenge and keeping even relatively mellow terrain interesting. The almost 10-mile interconnected trail layout makes it easy to put together rides of different lengths and difficulty levels.

Newer riders can follow the Easy Does It route for an approachable introduction to the system, while intermediate riders can take on the Royal Ramble for a tour of the entire park.

Beyond the trails, I.C. King offers amenities that make it a great destination for families and groups, including a playground, restrooms, drinking water, and a dog park.

If you’re looking for hand-built, rooty East Tennessee singletrack, IC King delivers. Check current trail conditions before riding and stay off the trails when conditions are too wet.

Parking: It’s ideal to park at the I.C. King Expansion lot (2625 Maryville Pike) where there is a pavilion with bathrooms, a playground, and the dog park.