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1.3 miles
Distance
419 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:18:20
Avg time
358 ft
Altitude change
2,254 ft
Altitude min
2,612 ft
Altitude max
2,254 ft
Altitude start
2,612 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
46.6%
Grade min
5,131 ft
Distance climb
1,535 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:18:20
Avg time
Churches Details
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Riding AreaBuffalo Mountain
Erwin, Tennessee -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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eBike Allowed
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OSM Way
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.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 20 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(36.225960, -82.396090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Churches
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Where is Churches located?
Churches is located in Buffalo Mountain, Erwin, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.22596, -82.39609.
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How hard is Churches?
Churches is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Churches?
Churches has 419 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,254 ft to 2,612 ft.
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Is Churches a point to point trail?
Churches is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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