Big Creek loop from Rock Island Trail Purvis Road Trailhead Parking

03:28

67.8km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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32.7 km

Rock Island Trail — Medford to Chilhowee

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Rock Island Trail can make you feel like you're the last person on earth. It passes through treelined corridors and crosses empty dirt roads on the way between the two small rural towns.

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43.4 km

Medford Trailhead — Rock Island Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

The Medford Trailhead for the Rock Island Trail offers ample parking, drinking water, and toilets. This is the best place to fill your water bottles for many miles, not matter which direction you're headed.

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43.5 km

Rock Island Spur of the Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

59.0 km

Big Creek

Highlight • River

Big Creek is a picturesque stream that crosses the Rock Island Trail under a well built foot bridge. The shaded bench invites you to rest and enjoy the sound of running water and wind through the trees.

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67.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.7 km

141 m

112 m

Surfaces

67.7 km

141 m