more stats
2,133 ft
Distance
-129 ft
Descent
00:04:33
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
1,835 ft
Altitude min
1,965 ft
Altitude max
1,965 ft
Altitude start
1,837 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:04:33
Avg time

Ankle-Biter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Unaka Bike Park
    Erwin, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

Ankle-biter is part of phase 2 of Unaka Bike Park. This trail has wide banked turns that has rollers of many shapes, sizes, and spacing with some alt-lines.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ankle-Biter located?
      Ankle-Biter is located in Unaka Bike Park, Erwin, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Unaka Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.13977, -82.40369.
      ▼ How hard is Ankle-Biter?
      Ankle-Biter is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ankle-Biter?
      The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,835 ft to 1,965 ft.
      ▼ Is Ankle-Biter a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ankle-Biter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Ankle-Biter?
      Ankle-Biter is 2,133 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ankle-Biter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ankle-Biter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ankle-Biter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ankle-Biter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ankle-Biter?
      The estimated time to ride Ankle-Biter is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,133 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ankle-Biter?
      Ankle-Biter is a very popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 228 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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