Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.75 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

First main trailhead with ample parking after entering the park through the main North Gate from Nashville. Great starting point for hiking the northmost trails in the park.

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2.79 km

North Tower Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout tower with a stone base and a log cabin style deck on top with great views of the forest in the northern part of the park.

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14.8 km

Hesitation Point Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hesitation Point Trail is said to have some of the best views in Brown County State Park. The overlook area is just past the parking lot, but the trail is mostly through forestland that is really specular during fall colors.

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17.7 km

Hesitation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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24.1 km

Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

Point in the forest where Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley trails intersect. A good spot to take a break, and to meet up with other trail users who will eventually flow through this area.

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28.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

8.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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