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Lakeside Trail – Mendota Trail Trailhead loop from McDonald's

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Lakeside Trail – Mendota Trail Trailhead loop from McDonald's

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Lakeside Trail – Mendota Trail Trailhead loop from McDonald's

04:11

63.0km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Parking

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5.56 km

Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Steele Creek Park Lake is the centerpiece of the park. The mountain biking and hiking trails circle around the lake on both sides and provide varying difficulties of trails …

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35.7 km

Mendota Trail Trailhead

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Just off the main road through Mendota you'll find the trailhead for the Mendota Trail. There is a small parking area where you can leave your vehicle and begin the …

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39.8 km

Mendota Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mendota Trail is a rails-to-trails project that connects Bristol to Mendota. Along the way the trail passes by Abrams Creek and the Holston River. Being rails-to-trails means this is …

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63.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

10.2 km

6.61 km

4.05 km

2.58 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

10.4 km

4.05 km

1.25 km

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Lakeside Trail – Mendota Trail Trailhead loop from McDonald's

04:11h

63.0km

700m

Lakeside Trail – Mendota Trail Trailhead loop from McDonald's

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Mendota Trail Trailhead

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