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Stanky Creek
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Stanky Creek Bike Trail
Bartlett, TN
Trail Description: Mostly single track, rolling hills. Comprised of 3 separate loops that can be ridden together to make an 8-mile trail.
Location: Yale Road Bartlett, TN. From Stage Road and Sycamore View /Bartlett Road go North on Bartlett to Yale. At Yale, turn left, pass stop sign, parking area is on the right.
History: This trail system and property is under the care of the Shelby County Conservation Board. It was nicknamed the "Stank" because of a foul odor that emanates from a large creek that flows through the park. In 1997 the SCCB allowed MRC to build bike/running trails on this property. Originally the trail was a 4-mile loop which is still considered the "main" loop at the Stank. The smaller center and front loops were added over the next year. Construction is under way now to add small additions to the trail. MRC and other local mtb groups perform maintenance and trail building chores at the Stank.
Impression: This trail has the best variety of all trails in the Memphis area. There is tight single track, rolling hills, fast open trail sections, jumps, log crossings, creek crossings, and bridges of all shapes and size. Beginners will get plenty out of the main loop and novice/expert riders can crank it up on the front sections. Most of the trail is suitable for year round use and does well even after heavy rain. The only complaint is that there are no signs or markers at the major intersections. Work is in progress to install signs at these locations.
Note: This trail is open to the public. If you ride here please consider other users and those who constructed the trail. Don’t shortcut the trail or wide ride around mud, it only hurts the trail and increases trail maintenance. No motorized traffic is allowed on the trail. If you are interested in helping with trail maintenance please contact MRC by e-mail at either chrisirving@cs.com or scheidhauer@earthlink.com
