Montgomery Bell Mountain Biking

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Some Trails Closed

Montgomery Bell State Park

Portions of the Montgomery Bell and Creech Hollow Trails will be closed for visitor safety beginning 3/2/26 due to a timber salvage project as a result of the November storms that brought down thousands of trees. We anticipate reopening the closed portions in May 2026.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park office.

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    Mountain Biking at Montgomery Bell

    The park has approximately 23 miles of dirt mountain bike trails winding through the thick-forested hills of the northern section of the park.

    The park's trails vary in complexity from easy to difficult. Know your own physical and technical abilities. 

    Check trail conditions or report trail damage at 1-615-797-9052, ext. 1806.

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    Know Before You Go

    • Mountain bikes are not allowed on hiking trails.
    • No motorized bikes on any trails.
    • No hikers or runners on mountain bike trails.
    • Riding on a bike trail when the trail is closed may result in prosecution.
    • The trail is closed at dark. All riders must be off the trail by nightfall.
    • All riders must enter the trail via the trailhead.
    • Emergency access points are for official use.

    Montgomery Bell State Park promotes the Leave No Trace  practice on all of our trails, including bike trails. Please carry out all trash, discarded tires, tubes, etc., and place them in the trash receptacle provided at the parking area.

    Directions to the Park Biking Trails

    • Driving Directions From Nashville (I-40)

      Take I-40 West to Exit 182 
      (Fairview/Dickson Hwy. 96 Exit). Turn left (west) onto Highway 96. Stay on Highway 96 until it dead-ends at Highway 70. Turn right (east) on Highway 70, off-ramp provided. Stay on Highway 70 approximately 3 miles. Park entrance is on the right. To get to the Mountain Bike trail continue on  Hwy 70 driving east for less than 2 miles. Turn left onto Jones Creek Rd (first road on left after passing park entrance). Stay on Jones Creek Rd for 1 mile; you will pass Ebb Tide boat factory on right. The next right will be Bill Duke Rd, turn right on Bill Duke Rd. The parking lot to the Mountain Bike trail is the first road on the right

    • Driving Directions From Memphis (I-40)

      Take I-40 East to Exit 182 Fairview/Franklin (Hwy. 96) turn left (west) onto Highway 96. Stay on Highway 96 until it dead-ends at Highway 70. Turn right (east) on Highway 70, off-ramp provided. Stay on Highway 70 approximately 3 miles. Park entrance is on the right. To get to the Mountain Bike trail, continue driving east on Hwy 70 for less than 2 miles. Turn left onto Jones Creek Rd (first road on left after passing park entrance). Stay on Jones Creek Rd for 1 mile; you will pass Ebb Tide Boat Factory on right. The next right is Bill Duke Rd; turn right on Bill Duke Rd. The parking lot to the Mountain Bike trail is the first road on the right.

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    Visit the Gift Shops

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      The Camp Store 

      The park’s camp store is your best spot for finding gear, snacks, and accessories to make your camping experience exceptional. The camp store is your go-to destination for ice cream, ingredients for S'mores, and of course a lighter! 

      Hours: Open seasonal hours

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      Visitor Center Gift Shop

      The Visitor Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park.   

      Address:
      1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns TN, 37029
      1-615-797-9052

      Hours
      Monday - Saturday
      8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
      Closed Sunday

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