Steele Creek Park - East Ridge Trail Loop

by Steve Playl
8 years ago
Near Bristol, US

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The route starts at the Mill Creek Parking Lot and entrance to Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN along the paved Mark Vance Trail. Turn left to cross the bridge and then left again onto the paved Quarry Cave Trail. Turn right onto the single-track, unpaved Rock Cut Trail where the route takes you up a steep incline to the top of the ridge. At the top of the ridge, turn left onto East Ridge Trail. The top of the ridge has longer declines/inclines with gradual changes in elevation and beautiful views of the city of Bristol. At the end of the East Ridge Trail loop, turn right onto Power Line Trail. Power Line Trail returns to Rock Cut Trail where you will turn left and begin the steep descent from the ridge. Turn left back onto the paved Quarry Cave Trail, back across the bridge, and right onto the paved Mark Vance Trail which returns to Mill Creek Parking Lot. * Intermediate to Experienced trail run/hike. **If running, be mindful of loose rocks and tree roots.