Reviewed by: keith , from Marietta

Summary:
Really easy trail with no major obstacles,good trail for advanced beginner or intermediate rider ,a so so down hill at the end of the loop kinda short but a fun ride nice area but better for hiking and horse back riding than mountain biking.

Recommended Route:
Go left at the start of the loop section .

Other recommended trails in the same area:
other trails close by are very sandy ,better for horses.Go to Chilowee or Tsali much better riding.

Reviewed by: Tennessee Jed , from Oneida, TN

Summary:
Collier Ridge is a very nice ride, particularly if you ride the "advanced" section. Don't be put off -- it's really not that hard. On the loop there are some nice creek crossings, a few steep hills, fast downhill, and twisty singletrack. Classic eastern singletrack, in fact. If you combine Collier Ridge with the Duncan Hollow and West Bandy bike trails -- all three can be linked up by horse trails -- you have a nice half-day ride. Talk to the Park Service folks at the Bandy Creek visitor center for info on these other trails. Also, these three bike trails are basically "in shape" year round.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Big South Fork has a few other worthy rides, and there are other excellent, "local knowledge" trails in the Oneida area, including at the airport and at Royal Blue wildlife area. Great stuff...

Reviewed by: Vic , from Knoxville, TN

Summary:
Do NOT park in the Bandy visitor area. Why? Because you'll have to endure 3 miles with mouthful of gravel dust and a bike covered with fine slippery powder just to get to the trailhead. Instead, park at the West entrance of Bandy Creek off 297W and enter from that side.
The trail however rocks. Nice stream crossings and good single track. Be sure to do the Labor Day race portion of the trail.

Recommended Route:
From Knoxville, Take I-75N to 297W into BSFNRRA.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
North White Oak Overlook