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8.2 miles
Distance
1,053 ft
Climb
-1,050 ft
Descent
1,331 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,060 ft
Altitude min
1,060 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
-27.9%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Dark & Stormy is an intermediate/advanced tour of Sharps Ridge that takes advantage of the park’s all-weather trails and directional downhill runs. Climb the ridge, then let gravity do the work on Knight Fall and Pitch Black, with fast descents, berms, technical features, and plenty of opportunities to pick up speed.
Sharps Ridge is one of Knoxville’s go-to wet-weather riding destinations, making Dark & Stormy a great choice when many other area trails are too wet to ride. Expect repeated climbs and rewarding descents as the route works its way across the ridge.
Check current trail conditions before riding and pay attention to directional trail signage.
Detailed Description
Dark & Stormy is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Knoxville Tennessee. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,053 ft with a max elevation of 1,331 ft then descends -1,050 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: May 31, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 16, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time41 min 55 sec
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Altitude change1 ft
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Altitude min1,060 ft
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Altitude start1,060 ft
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Altitude end1,060 ft
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Climb1,053 ft
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Descent-1,050 ft
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Grade max-27.9%
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Grade min37.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
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| 1,581 ft | |||||
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| 1,010 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2,329 ft | |||||
| 269 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Sharps Ridge Knight Fall Top Section
trail: Knight Fall
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Sharps Ridge Knight Fall Top Section
Riding my Commencal Meta AM.
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Sharps Ridge Knight Fall Top Section
trail: Knight Fall
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Great fun going down Knight Fall on my
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