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Wildlife Refuge Loop

Nearby Towns & Parks

Paris, Big Sandy, Buchanan, Paris Landing State Park, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Length

48.00 Miles

Elevation Range

2600

Terrain

Road Cycling

Features

Hills, Farmland, Lake

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About This Route

This loop route begins and ends at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge along the Tennessee River, which was formed to preserve important habitat for migratory birds. The midway point of the route is Paris Landing State Park, one of the state's most-popular parks located along the western shore of the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake Reservoir. Immerse yourself in the rolling terrain as you enjoy one of West Tennessee's most treasured landscapes. 

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A wide river valley viewed from a forested hillside, with calm blue water, small islands, and distant shorelines under a clear sky.
Cyclist in orange kit stands beside a bike next to a car on a paved area near a body of water at sunset.

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