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6.2 miles
Distance
879 ft
Climb
-880 ft
Descent
01:14:53
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,233 ft
Altitude min
1,432 ft
Altitude max
1,345 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
-49.1%
Grade max
89.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,770 ft
Distance flat
01:14:53
Avg time

Grand Gap Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96504 in E-Biking
    • #92105 in Trail Running
    • #87587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #235 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #390 in E-Biking
    • #511 in Trail Running
    • #629 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Grand Gap Loop is a 6 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oneida Tennessee. It has jumps. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 879 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour14 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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Grand Gap Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2026 @ 8:14am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 16, 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:46pm (America/New_York)
Jul 2, 2026
beautiful, but swarms of flies made it hard to enjoy.
May 2, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/New_York)
May 2, 2026
Running beautifully today!
Oct 10, 2025 @ 12:26pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 10, 2025
One tree down across trail 2 miles in if riding trail clockwise.
Oct 10, 2025 @ 12:26pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 10, 2025
One tree down across trail 2 miles in if riding trail clockwise.
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on Sep 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to grand-gap-loop trailhead (36.505540, -84.656650)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jribley
      This trail was absolutely great. Conditions were perfect. Mostly easy the whole way. Assuming the blue/black designation comes from the riding along massive drop offs but I would still consider it a mostly blue trail. Thank you to all who keep these trails maintained.
      mikewendricks mikewendricks
      Such an awesome flowy trail with great views of the river! Deep in the forest the entire ride was epic didn’t see but 3 girls backpack camping and 2 people just as I was about finished with my ride. I’ve ridden a lot of places around the country and this area is one of my new favorites!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grand Gap Loop located?
      Grand Gap Loop is located in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Oneida, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.50554, -84.65665.
      ▼ How hard is Grand Gap Loop?
      Grand Gap Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grand Gap Loop?
      Grand Gap Loop has 879 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 880 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,233 ft to 1,432 ft.
      ▼ Is Grand Gap Loop a point to point trail?
      Grand Gap Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grand Gap Loop?
      Grand Gap Loop is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grand Gap Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grand Gap Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grand Gap Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grand Gap Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grand Gap Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes to ride Grand Gap Loop. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grand Gap Loop?
      Grand Gap Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 775 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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