SORBA Chattanooga

SORBA Chattanooga We believe great trails build great communities.

From technical singletrack to neighborhood connectors, we help design, maintain, and advocate for trail systems that bring people together, improve public health, and support local economies.

04/17/2026

This winter, we partnered with International Mountain Bicycling Association and Hamilton County Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department to host a Trail Care Workshop at Enterprise South Nature Park, focused on building the next generation of trail crew leaders.

This wasn’t just about a single workday—it was about investing in the people who will steward our trails for years to come. As Chattanooga’s trail network continues to grow, so does the responsibility to maintain it sustainably.

Grateful to everyone who showed up, got their hands dirty, and is stepping into leadership roles on the ground.

This is Tyler. Tyler is our Trails Director and the guy organizing volunteer aid stations for the Reliance Gravel Race A...
04/16/2026

This is Tyler. Tyler is our Trails Director and the guy organizing volunteer aid stations for the Reliance Gravel Race April 24-26. He's also the guy showing up in a mullet wig to make quesadillas and cheer on racers in short shorts. Tyler is having the time of his life. 🌮👁️

Be like Tyler. Sign up to volunteer at the Reliance Gravel race April 24-26.

Volunteering is the best deal at the race because volunteers eat free, camp free, and ride free. 🍕⛺🚵

Work a shift. Cheer on some suffering gravel riders. Party in the woods. Volunteer one day, ride the next — or just show up, help out, and hang with the crew. Either way, you're in for one of the best weekends in one of the most beautiful corners of Tennessee all while benefiting SORBA Chattanooga and trail maintenance.

👉 Link in bio to see all volunteer opportunities
📍 April 24–26 | Reliance, TN

🚵 Riders — race registration closes April 19.
tennesseegravel.com/reliance

🚲 WIN A BIKE WEDNESDAY 🚲Every week we're reminding you — a $7,799 Ibis Ripley SL is up for grabs, and your entry directl...
04/15/2026

🚲 WIN A BIKE WEDNESDAY 🚲

Every week we're reminding you — a $7,799 Ibis Ripley SL is up for grabs, and your entry directly funds trail maintenance right here in the greater Chattanooga area.

Pick your color. Pick your size. Win the bike. 🤘

Entries open through May 15

🔗 Enter at sorbachattanooga.org (link in bio)

Huge thanks to and for making this possible. 🙌

Our online auction is live now through April 11 with 50+ items up for grabs! ➡Bid on gear, experiences, and local goodie...
04/09/2026

Our online auction is live now through April 11 with 50+ items up for grabs! ➡

Bid on gear, experiences, and local goodies while directly supporting the trails you ride and hike.

Every bid supports the volunteers who show up with shovels so you can show up with bikes.

Winners announced live at the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival on April 11 at 6:30 PM.
🔗 go.rallyup.com/outdoorfest (link in bio)

We're incredibly grateful to the local businesses and organizations who donated items and experiences to this auction to support our mission!

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Bryant 🌟Bryant Miller is one of SORBA Chattanooga's most dedicated volunteers — and the offi...
04/08/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Bryant 🌟

Bryant Miller is one of SORBA Chattanooga's most dedicated volunteers — and the official Trail Boss of Raccoon Mountain.

Last year, Bryant logged an incredible 334 volunteer hours. He's already put in 116 more this year. As SORBA ramps up efforts to tackle serious erosion issues and maintenance needs at Raccoon, Bryant has been leading planning efforts, mentoring other volunteers, and doing the kind of behind-the-scenes work that keeps a trail system healthy and rideable for everyone.

When asked why he gives so much to our trails:
"It's my dirt therapy and connects me to the mountain even deeper than riding alone. It is a satisfying feeling when I ride by a completed project, even more so when the work was done by someone I mentored."

That's what a Trail Boss looks like.

As a thank-you and as part of our Volunteer Giveback Program, Bryant will receive a gift card from one of our industry partners in recognition of his extraordinary commitment — and he's already earned every piece of SORBA swag along the way.

👏 Thank you, Bryant, for everything you pour into Raccoon Mountain and into the people who ride it. Give him a high five and thank you in the comments.

SORBA Chattanooga maintains over 100 miles of trail across multiple systems in the region. Every one of them needs a Bryant. If you've ever thought about stepping into a trail leadership role, now is the time to raise your hand.

Get out, lend a hand, and don't forget to log your volunteer hours. Every hour counts — and every trail system needs its champion.

The Ripley SL XT Di2 is going back to the trails.Suck Creek Cycle donated one to SORBA Chattanooga and they're giving it...
04/07/2026

The Ripley SL XT Di2 is going back to the trails.

Suck Creek Cycle donated one to SORBA Chattanooga and they're giving it away to fund trail maintenance across 100+ miles of Chattanooga singletrack.

This is what it looks like when a bike shop, a trail org, and a community show up for their trails.

$10 gets you in. You pick the size. You pick the color.

Enter by May 15.
Drawing May 20, 2026.
Enter → https://go.rallyup.com/sorbachattanooga/

US only (excluding NY). Must be 18+.

The City of Red Bank TN moved quickly to get the funding and complete this multi use trail system on Godsey Ridge! We're...
04/06/2026

The City of Red Bank TN moved quickly to get the funding and complete this multi use trail system on Godsey Ridge! We're excited for the official grand opening on April 19!

Big weekend for SORBA Chattanooga at the SORBA Summit in Belmont, NC 🙌We spent the weekend learning, connecting, and sha...
04/06/2026

Big weekend for SORBA Chattanooga at the SORBA Summit in Belmont, NC 🙌

We spent the weekend learning, connecting, and sharing ideas with chapter leaders and trail partners from across the Southeast. From workshops and roundtables to volunteer recognition and an inspiring keynote featuring Best Day Ever by 🎥

And of course… plenty of trail time on some incredible trails built and managed by the including Airline Bike Park and Mountain Island Trails. Thanks for hosting!

Big thank you to for putting on such a meaningful event year after year and for the many ways they support chapters like ours across the southeast.

We’re proud to share a couple big wins for our chapter:
🔥 Top 5 in total membership count across all 48 SORBA chapters
🔥 Top 5 in membership growth in 2025

And we’re especially excited to announce…
👉 Chattanooga will host the 2027 SORBA Summit! 🙌

We can’t wait to welcome the SORBA community to the scenic city next year to show off our trails!

🌿 NEW TRAILS IN RED BANK 🌿Godsey Ridge Trail System in Red Bank is officially opening on Sunday, April 19! Join the  and...
04/03/2026

🌿 NEW TRAILS IN RED BANK 🌿

Godsey Ridge Trail System in Red Bank is officially opening on Sunday, April 19!

Join the and community partners for the ribbon cutting and be one of the first to explore this brand new trail system on a guided hike or bike ride. 🚵🥾

Huge shoutout to the City of Red Bank for seeking grant funding from the state and support from partners like Trust for Public Land and L.L. Bean to make this project happen. 👏

SORBA Chattanooga is excited to support trail stewardship and future programming here—and we’ll be on site after the ribbon cutting with a guided ride. 🚲

📍 Red Bank Community Center
📅 April 19 at 1:30 PM
🚵 Trails open immediately after the ceremony

New trails. Fresh dirt. Let’s go. 🔥

This is not a joke!Thanks to Suck Creek Cycle, we're giving away a $7,799 Ibis Ripley SL XT Di2 — and every entry direct...
04/01/2026

This is not a joke!

Thanks to Suck Creek Cycle, we're giving away a $7,799 Ibis Ripley SL XT Di2 — and every entry directly funds Chattanooga's trails. 🚵

This is your chance to win an incredible trail bike while supporting the volunteers who maintain 100+ miles of sweet singletrack in the greater Chattanooga area.

You pick the size (S–XL). You pick the color (Gold Rush, Tahoe Blue, or Raw Carbon).

Entries start at $10. Drawing: May 20.

A huge thank you to for making this possible!

Enter → link in bio
go.rallyup.com/sorbachattanooga

Meet the crew behind the trails. This is your 2026 SORBA Chattanooga Board of Directors — a dedicated group of volunteer...
03/30/2026

Meet the crew behind the trails.

This is your 2026 SORBA Chattanooga Board of Directors — a dedicated group of volunteers and one employee working year-round to advocate for and maintain the trails we all love in the greater Chattanooga region. 🚵‍♂️

From dig days to big-picture planning, these are the humans making sure our organization and our trail systems are resilient and thriving.

If you've ever hiked, biked, or run on a local trail… you've felt the impact of their work. 🚵🏃🥾

Give them some love in the comments. 💚

We received this response from the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office after submitting a comment in opposition to the propos...
10/17/2025

We received this response from the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office after submitting a comment in opposition to the proposed land-use exchange.

We created a landing page on our website dedicated to this important issue to help our community get involved.

Read up, reach out, and get involved to save our trails and parks! Hamilton County Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department

Our county is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural resources in the entire country. Thank you for letting us know how important Enterprise South Nature Park is to you. We truly value your feedback.

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3620 Tom Weathers Drive
Chattanooga, TN
37415

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