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SaveThe Pinnacle Mountain Tower Trail takes you to the highest point in Washington County, TN. The trail was completed in 2011 with a backhoe and has narrowed nicely to a trail that is wider than singletrack, but not quite as wide as doubletrack in most places.
source: SORBA Tri-Cities Website
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
The trailhead is right off exit 32 on I-26 at Jack Snider Park where you'll find newly built restrooms/changing area.
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
24 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Oct 24, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 24
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 24
- Trails Trail Running
- 24
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,753 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,243 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,878 ft
- Reports
- 72
- Photos
- 8
- Completed Counter
- 790
Popular Buffalo Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 5 miles • 1,682 ft • 124 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 70 ft • 53 •
Old school tech singletrack trail. Traverses a ridgeline so lots of good ups and downs. Mostly always ridden in one direction.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 67 ft • 42 •
Old school tech singletrack trail. Mostly ridden downhill but you can hike a bike up if you want.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 419 ft • 40 •
Old school double track climb to four points. Mostly used as a climb trail but is an easier downhill option if you want to skip Rustic Ridge.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 3,730 ft • 13 ft • 32 •
Old school singletrack. This trail can be ridden in both directions.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 428 ft • 28 •
Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail, NFST #29 is a 13-mile linear ATV trail located along the ridgeline of Buffalo Mountain. It is a multi-use trail for ATVs, dirt bikes, and mountain bikes. The trail is a mixture of rock, sand, smooth, and mud...
Buffalo Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
24 miles • 4,682 ft • 7 • Loop •
Ride starts and ends on Pinnacle mountain trail, the most maintained and groomed of the system and then...
★ 5.0 • 36 miles • 3,791 ft • 0 • Loop •
Head out of downtown Johnson City to loop up and over Buffalo Mountain on Trail #29. With some killer...
Photos of Buffalo Mountain Mountain Bike
Videos of Buffalo Mountain Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| carraig042 | add | report | activity #106605956 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 4:11pm 3 days |
| carraig042 | add | report | activity #105114981 and 7 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:53am Oct 3, 2026 |
| carraig042 | add | report | activity #104125399 and 3 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:20am Sep 19, 2026 |
| willworkforboost | wishlist | region | activity #103770998 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 4:02am Sep 14, 2026 |
| carraig042 | add | report | activity #103619536 and 2 more | Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:09am Sep 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Also known as Drastic Ridge. Very fun... | Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:07am Sep 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a really fun descending trail! Narrow,... | May 24, 2023 @ 3:31pm May 24, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Unaka Bike Park | 3 | 3 | 5.7 km | ||
| East Tennessee University (ETSU) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5.8 km | |
| Tannery Knobs Bike Park | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7.9 km | |
| Winged Deer Park | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 km | |
| Hampton Watershed Trails | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 24 | 59 miles | 11,752 ft | 24 miles | 2,244 ft | #7,398 | #52 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 1,375 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 35 miles | 5,978 ft | 13 miles | 2,208 ft | #4,338 | #25 | 67 | 1 | 49 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 30 miles | 3,796 ft | 10 miles | 2,244 ft | #7,555 | #3,190 | 7 | 2 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 5 miles | 115 ft | 3,540 ft | 1,621 ft | #7,561 | #3,189 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 1,047 ft | 2 miles | 735 ft | #7,555 | #3,190 | |||||
| Hike | 24 | 59 miles | 11,752 ft | 24 miles | 2,244 ft | #4,735 | #22 | 72 | 74 | |||
| Trail Running | 24 | 59 miles | 11,752 ft | 24 miles | 2,244 ft | #3,755 | #12 | 72 | 206 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 4 miles | 1,047 ft | 2 miles | 735 ft | 4 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 12 miles | 3,186 ft | 6 miles | 961 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain are:
- Renegade (4.2/5)
- Rustic Ridge (4.2/5)
- Old Number One (4.2/5)
- Trail 01 (4.1/5)
- Pinnacle Mountain Tower Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Buffalo Mountain?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Buffalo Mountain. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Buffalo Mountain?
The longest trail in Buffalo Mountain is Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Upper Section at 7.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Buffalo Mountain?
The best hiking trails in Buffalo Mountain are:
- Pinnacle Mountain Tower Trail
- Trail 03
- Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Upper Section
- Churches
- Rustic Ridge
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Buffalo Mountain?
The best trail running trails in Buffalo Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Buffalo Mountain?
Buffalo Mountain has a total of 24 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Buffalo Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Buffalo Mountain is Pinnacle Mountain Tower Trail with 1,682 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Buffalo Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Buffalo Mountain is Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail Upper Section with 2,138 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Buffalo Mountain?
Buffalo Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Buffalo Mountain is Pinnacle Mountain Tower Trail with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Buffalo Mountain?
The overall region status for Buffalo Mountain is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 16 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Buffalo Mountain?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Buffalo Mountain:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Buffalo Mountain?
Yes, Buffalo Mountain supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Buffalo Mountain that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Buffalo Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Buffalo Mountain are: View all mountain biking routes in Buffalo Mountain.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Buffalo Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in Buffalo Mountain are:
- Pinnacle: From lot to gravel road (908 athletes)
- Fire Road to Trail Head DH (875 athletes)
- Buffalo FSR - Stream X'ing to Split (685 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Buffalo Mountain?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Buffalo Mountain. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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