Big South Fork
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
Recommended Routes
Big South Fork (IMBA Epic)
The Big South Fork IMBA Epic is a 33-to-34-mile backcountry mountain bike route in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Oneida, Tennessee.
The route connects five primary trail sections and forest roads
Grand Gap Loop
Grand Gap Loop is a 6 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oneida Tennessee. It has jumps. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 879 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour14 minutes to complete this trail.
West Bandy and Collier Ridge
The Collier Ridge and West Bandy Loop in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (located near Oneida and Jamestown, Tennessee) is a classic, rolling backcountry mountain bike combination spanning roughly 8 to 11+ miles of scenic singletrack and gravel connectors. As part of the region's famous trail network—which includes portions designated as part of an IMBA Epic—the route blends fast, flowing forest paths with unique Cumberland Plateau sandstone