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Upper Sequatchie Valley Loop

Nearby Towns & Parks

Pikeville, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Cumberland Trail State Park

Length

35.00 Miles

Elevation Range

1800

Terrain

Road Cycling

Features

Farmland, Small Town, River

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About This Route

Some of the best riding in East Tennessee can be found in the Sequatchie Valley. That's why you'll find not just one, but three routes, each offering a unique perspective on the valley's geography and charm. The Upper Sequatchie Valley Loop will take you from Pikeville north to where the Sequatchie Valley begins. Enjoy the valley’s undulating, low-traffic roadways and historic agricultural landscape, as well as gorgeous views of Walden's Ridge and the South Cumberland Plateau. Pair this route with the Middle and/or Lower Sequatchie Loops for a multi-day riding expedition.

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Two cyclists ride side by side on a rural road, green fields, cows grazing, hills in the distance under cloudy sky.
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