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1.3 miles
Distance
419 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:17:21
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
00:17:21
Avg time

Churches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Mountain
    Erwin, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19986 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129634 in Trail Running
    • #302092 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #141 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #699 in Trail Running
    • #1,568 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • OSM Way
    #463477064

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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:37am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Churches?
      Churches is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Churches?
      Churches is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Churches?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Churches. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Churches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Churches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Churches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Churches. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Churches?
      Churches is a very popular trail. There have been 143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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