Wilkins Branch

ADDRESS

5664 Wilkins Branch Road
Franklin TN 37064

OVERVIEW

Located on approximately 156 acres in Leiper's Fork, TN, the completed MTB park will boast between 10-13 miles of flow, cross country and gravity trails.

Phase 1, located on approximately 30 acres is now open to the public. The remaining acreage of the park has been designed but is not built yet. Phase 1 boasts nearly 4 miles of fun, rideable experience. There is a cross country perimeter trail that connects 5 sessionable lines. Four of the lines are downhill flow/jump lines that rate blue to black. The fifth line is a level green loop for beginners as well as anyone who wants a fun warm up. There are multiple rollers on the green loop giving it a "pump track-like" feel. 

Wilkins Branch MTB Park is owned and operated by Williamson County Parks & Recreation (WCP&R) and in partnership with Outdoor Encounter.

Trail Descriptions

Parkway - Rated Green/Blue – This perimeter loop trail is the only trail that connects to every other trail in Phase 1. This directional trail, always going counterclockwise, starts and ends at the parking lot. This single-track trail is fairly smooth, not very technical, but does have some elevation gain and a few steep bermed corners that can be difficult for some.

Outhouse - Rated Green – Named after the literal old school outhouse we found while building the trail. It is a one direction trail, heading out from the parking lot to Outhouse Loop and The Hub. This beginner single track trail is a good starting point for new riders. It is also the quickest route to Stache n’ Cash and Shep Express.

Outhouse Loop - Rated Green – This beginner single track loop is a fantastic trail for new riders and those wanting to practice basic skills. There is very little elevation and has some exposed roots and dirt rollers to help beginner rider’s progress to the next level. This trail also contains a "skinny" log feature that can test rider's balance and control.

The Hub – This is not a trail, but a centralized location for riders to meet and choose a variety of trail options to ride. It is the starting location for Shep Express and Stache’ n Cash. The Hub also connects to Outhouse loop and Parkway back to the parking lot.

Moonshine Run - Rated Black – Named after Leiper’s Fork long history of running moonshine during Prohibition. The black level rating is due to the first feature drop, although there is a bypass around it. It is a downhill flow trail with multiple jumps and a large berm that leads to a tabletop at the end. It merges onto Parkway at a high level of speed that can be carried over more rollers before hitting an uphill climb. (use caution when merging here)

Bob Sled - Rated Blue – It is a steep and short downhill flow trail located in a ravine. It uses the natural slopes of each side of the ravine to allow riders to pump through the trail and across a wooden bridge at the bottom. It merges onto Parkway at a high level of speed that can be carried over more rollers before hitting an uphill climb. (use caution when merging here)

Shep Express - Rated Blue – Named after a key volunteer, this trail is a fast downhill flow line with lots of jumps and berms. There is a step-down feature about halfway through the run, with an option to bypass. It merges onto Parkway after a slight reverse grade to reduce speed prior to merging. There is a connector trail off Parkway for those wanting to session this line.

Stache n’ Cash – Rated Black. Named after our volunteer, Big Ron, and his dog Cash, the Stache n’ Cash is a downhill flow trail with large jumps, berms and step ups. There are lots of opportunities for advanced riders to get some big air. However, all the jumps are rollable, which makes it accessible to most abilities. It merges onto Parkway after a few tight turns to scrub riders speed prior to merging. There is a connector trail off Parkway for those wanting to session this line