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1.8 miles
Distance
510 ft
Climb
-437 ft
Descent
00:15:48
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
1,072 ft
Altitude min
1,426 ft
Altitude max
1,152 ft
Altitude start
1,226 ft
Altitude end
0.787%
Grade
-31.626%
Grade max
47.394%
Grade min
4,366 ft
Distance climb
4,750 ft
Distance down
205 ft
Distance flat
00:15:48
Avg time

Elkins Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Norris Dam State Park
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #321352 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228946 in E-Biking
    • #370285 in Trail Running
    • #361501 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,115 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #939 in E-Biking
    • #1,738 in Trail Running
    • #1,739 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Elkins is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Norris Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 48 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elkins located?
      Elkins is located in Norris Dam State Park, Norris, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Norris Dam State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.24707, -84.12496.
      ▼ How hard is Elkins?
      Elkins is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.787%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elkins?
      Elkins has 510 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 437 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,072 ft to 1,426 ft.
      ▼ Is Elkins a point to point trail?
      Elkins is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elkins?
      Elkins is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elkins?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elkins. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elkins? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elkins are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elkins?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Elkins. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elkins?
      Elkins is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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