Red Bud Crest, Barn Burner and Best Medicine Loop

The loop is located within the Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can find parking directly at the preserve's main entrance, which provides convenient access to the trail network.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access the trails within the Baker Creek Preserve or the broader Knoxville Urban Wilderness. It's free to enjoy.

This loop combines trails of varying difficulty. While Red Bud Crest is rated Intermediate and can be enjoyable for many, Barn Burner is an intermediate to advanced downhill-only trail with significant jumps, and Best Medicine Loop is rated Intermediate/Difficult due to rocky climbs and steep sections. Beginners might find the Barn Burner and Best Medicine sections very challenging. It's recommended to have some mountain biking experience for the full loop.

You'll encounter a diverse range of terrain. Red Bud Crest offers fun, flowing singletrack with moderate grades. Barn Burner is a downhill jump trail featuring enormous berms, step-ups, step-downs, and tabletops. Best Medicine Loop includes rocky sections, roots, tight switchbacks, and a challenging climb up a rocky cliff.

The full loop is approximately 10.2 km (6.3 miles) long and typically takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete by mountain bike, depending on your pace and skill level, especially on the more technical sections.

The trails in the Knoxville Urban Wilderness, including this loop, are generally enjoyable year-round. However, spring and fall often offer the most pleasant temperatures and vibrant scenery. Be mindful of trail conditions during wet periods, as some sections can become muddy or slippery.

Yes, dogs are generally welcome on the trails within the Baker Creek Preserve. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash and that you clean up after them to maintain a pleasant experience for all trail users.

Yes, this loop is part of the extensive network within the Baker Creek Preserve and the Knoxville Urban Wilderness. It incorporates sections of Lippencott/Baker Creek Connector, Cruze Valley Run Downhill, Barn Burner Downhill, Red Bud Crest, and Sycamore Loop, allowing for connections to many other paths.

Absolutely! The Best Medicine Loop is known for its impressive views from six cliffside switchbacks overlooking the valley. Barn Burner is notable for its large jumps and berms, offering a thrilling downhill experience. Red Bud Crest features a pedestrian bridge and loops around a 'Whirleygig'.

Red Bud Crest has an Adaptive MTB rating of "aMTB Blue," indicating it has intermediate features and steeper terrain that can be navigated by adaptive mountain bikes. It's a multi-use trail open to adaptive biking.

The Barn Burner trail is a dedicated downhill-only trail with advanced jumps and berms, often considered a 'black trail' by riders. It's recommended to pre-ride it before committing, especially if you're not familiar with its features. Best Medicine also has steep downhill portions after its challenging climb.