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Bike Ride

The 28-mile canyon rim loop, stop by stop.

A winding forest road lined with fall color
Mountain roads in autumn

The signature ride from camp is a roughly 28-mile road loop to the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway and Eberhart Point. Expect sustained climbs, rolling rim terrain and fast descents.

Mile (Approx.) Location Highlights
0 mi DeSoto Bluffs Campground Quiet RV campground on Lookout Mountain with convenient parking, staging area, and immediate access to mountain roads.
8–10 mi Little River Falls Overlook Main waterfall at the head of Little River Canyon with a short walk to viewing platforms and multiple angles on the falls.
11–12 mi Mushroom Rock Area Unique rock formation beside the road with nearby views into the canyon and good photo opportunities.
12–13 mi Canyon View Overlook Open, panoramic view of Little River cutting through the sandstone canyon, ideal for photos and a mid-ride rest.
19-20 mi Eberhart Point Overlook End-of-road style overlook with restrooms, picnic facilities, and a paved path to a wide view of the canyon; natural turnaround point.
28 mi Return to DeSoto Bluffs Campground Finish back at the campground with options for a shower, recovery meal, and sunset views from Lookout Mountain.

Full route notes, safety tips and seasons are on Activities: Bike Ride. For mountain biking, DeSoto State Park has multi-use trails; see DeSoto Trails.

Full loop in Google Maps