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1.1 miles
Distance
697 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:13:12
Avg time
626 ft
Altitude change
913 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
913 ft
Altitude start
1,539 ft
Altitude end
10.794%
Grade
-13.463%
Grade max
44.826%
Grade min
4,612 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
133 ft
Distance flat
00:13:12
Avg time
Camp Sam Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorris Dam State Park
Norris, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeMixed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Camp Sam is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near Norris Tennessee. Nearby: a picnic spot and a bike repair station. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 697 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 29 rides
- Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Directions to camp-sam trailhead
(36.217263, -84.079968)
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Routes with this trail
15 miles • 2,759 ft • 7 •
Start this advanced tour of Norris by climbing up Camp Sam - don't worry about missing out on the fun,...
15 miles • 2,297 ft • 10 • Loop •
Chuck Norris once rode this loop and actually broke a sweat, so you know it's good!
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Brutal climb up, with several sections of hike-a-bike for all but the strongest climbers. Ride down is fun, with a good bit of chunky, rutted double track that makes for some interesting decisions and requires you to stay sharp.
IMO, unless you enjoy technical 25% pitches, the descent does not pay back to toll it extracts on the way up and it’s not the best use of your elevation in the system. But it’s worth a look if you’ve already checked out the other trails in the area.
IMO, unless you enjoy technical 25% pitches, the descent does not pay back to toll it extracts on the way up and it’s not the best use of your elevation in the system. But it’s worth a look if you’ve already checked out the other trails in the area.
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