Built by TVA in two phases, Loyston Point features some of the most friendly trails one could ask for, and it’s bordered by the beautiful Norris Lake! It’s a perfect location for new riders, but plenty of fun and mileage for experienced riders, too. Roughly 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville, Loyston offers a nice getaway from the louder and busier trails in town.

The 5-mile Loyston Loop trail is a family-friendly, flowy trail. This machine-groomed trail is wider than singletrack with no distinct obstacles, and natural elevation changes provide easy to moderate climbs. For a longer ride, you can connect Hemlock Bluff, Mill Creek Loop, and Clinch River Loop and enjoy some cross-country riding with a mix of rollers, berms, and some easy to moderate technical features. When the trails in Knoxville are too wet, you can usually head to Loyston for a good ride on well-drained trails. 

You really can’t get bored at Loyston Point – with 21+ miles of trail, a lake with a swimming area, kayak and SUP rentals, a campground, camp store (post ride ice cream sandwich!), and a playground, it’s sure to keep people of all ages entertained.

Parking: The best spot to park is right at the Loyston Point Mountain Bike Trail Head (146-160 Lakeshore Drive, Andersonville, TN 37705). There are other parking lots nearby if you want to access the boat launch or swimming area, or you can reserve a spot and stay overnight at the campground.