One Lap of Memphis 2011 Route Sheet

 

If for any reason you have to drop out, call or text Pam at 901 335-0583 to let her know so we don't have to send out a search party. You can call me at 335-0457 but I'm not likely to hear or answer it since I'm riding

Route is generally the shortest, shadiest route with the least traffic

Start at 4806 Oak Crest Cove, follow the pack to Lakeland, ride Lakeland following pink ribbon

1. Head north on Canada Rd toward Memphis Arlington Rd     0.2 mi

2.Take the 1st right onto Memphis Arlington Rd                       2.4 mi

3. Turn right onto Chambers Chapel Rd                                    2.8 mi

4. Turn left onto Sumac Rd                                                        0.9 mi

5. Turn right onto Inglewood Pl                                                 1.2 mi

6. Continue across 64 onto N Reed Hooker Rd                           2.5 mi

7. Continue onto George R James Rd (turning left at tee)         0.6 mi

8. Turn right onto TN-205 S/Collierville Arlington Rd                 1.5 mi

9. Turn left onto TN-193 E/Macon Rd                                           2.4 mi

10. Turn right onto Fisherville Rd arrive at Herb Parson’s on left

Ride Herb Parson’s taking all alternate trails

11. Head south on Fisherville Rd toward Monterey Dr              2.6 mi

12. Turn right onto Raleigh Lagrange Dr                                  1.9 mi

13. Turn left onto TN-205 S/S Collierville Arlington Rd              2.0 mi

14. Turn right to gravel Rd before bridge, look for trail heading west along river

15. Take Greenway, it parallels the Wolf River, but does veer away from a couple of times, keep taking the option toward the river

When the gravel road ends after the last culvert, turn left toward the river and look for singletrack on right at the river’s edge. Ride trail till it ends at large sandy ravine, cross and ride rutted double track to Houston Levee

16. Head north on S Houston Levee Rd toward Houston Hill Rd. 0.2 mi

17. Slight right onto Houston Hill Rd   head up                               0.7 mi

18. Take the 2nd right onto Raleigh Lagrange Rd E                       0.8 mi

19. Take the 2nd left onto Pisgah Rd S                                            2.8 mi

20. Turn left onto TN-193 W/Macon Rd                                             2.4 mi

21. Look for abandoned rail way line on the left, after Rebel Rd and before Lenow Rd

22. Stay on Gravel grinder Greenline, cross Germantown Rd, arrive at paved Greenline, kiss the pavement  Continue on paved Greenline to the fourth bridge (over the Wolf River), look for the trail dropping down on the right before bridge (look for pink ribbon), go under the bridge and continue on the Blue WRT trail

23. Arrive at Silo Rd (Gravel Rd next to Walnut Grove) turn left head up to the Tour de Wolf Trail

24. Look for Pam under the tree close to the visitors center for food and drink

25. Ride Tour de Wolf (refill water if needed, last chance till Stanky)

26. Ride back on Silo Rd, under the Walnut Grove Bridge and look for the Blue trail across the drive

27. Ride the Blue WRT trail to the last levee at Germantown RD

28. Turn right on the levee and take the yellow trail (closest to the Wolf River) all the way to Summer Ave (beach wear optional)

29. Head northeast on Summer Ave toward Bartlett Rd (stay on shoulder)    0.3 mi

30. Turn left onto Bartlett Rd cut through Putt Putt parking lot                        1.5 mi

31. Turn right onto Raleigh Lagrange Rd                                                             0.5 mi

32. Turn left onto Sycamore View Rd (it’s easier to stay on  south sidewalk0 1.2 mi

33. Turn left onto Bartlett Rd then cross tracks, continue to Yale                     1.3 mi

34. Turn left onto Yale Rd arrive at Stanky Creek on the right                            0.1 mi

35. Congratulations, you made it to the last trail. Too bad it’s 10.8 miles long

36. Ride Stanky Creek following pink ribbon                                                                                            10.8 mi

37. Head east on Yale Rd toward Sycamore View Rd                                          0.2 mi

38. Take the 1st left onto Sycamore View Rd                                                        220 ft

39. Sycamore View Rd turns slightly right and becomes Memphis Arlington Rd

40. Turn right onto Memphis Arlington Rd/St Elmo Rd Continue to follow St Elmo Rd

41. Cross tracks and continue onto Cedar Rd                                                     0.2 mi

42. Turn left onto Greenleaf Cove (Ellendale Park) turn left in parking lot, ride bike path around tennis court, cut through grass onto the dead end of Greenleaf St.                   0.4 mi

43. Head north on Greenleaf St toward 3rd Rd                                                      0.2 mi

44. Turn right onto 3rd Rd                                                                                        0.6 mi

45. Turn left onto Appling Rd                                                                                   0.1 mi

46. Turn right onto Memphis Arlington Rd                                                             0.5 mi

47. Take the 3rd left onto Westbrook Rd                                                                 0.5 mi

48. Take the 1st right to stay on Westbrook Rd                                                     1.0 mi

49. Turn left onto N Germantown Rd                                                                       0.2 mi

50. Take the 1st right onto Craven Rd, scale Mt Craven                                        0.9 mi

51. Take the 2nd left onto Whiteoaks Ln                                                                 0.6 mi

52. Take the 3rd right onto Oak Crest Cove                                                            443 ft

Arrive at food and beer