more stats
3,921 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
1,109 ft
Altitude min
1,315 ft
Altitude max
1,312 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance climb
2,556 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time

Independence Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sharps Ridge
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33916 in E-Biking
    • #76108 in Trail Running
    • #113701 in Hiking
    • #1446 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #264 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #158 in E-Biking
    • #437 in Trail Running
    • #735 in Hiking
    • #6 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Knoville's first adaptive MTB trails of the Urban Wilderness on the north side of Sharps Ridge.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Adaptive MTB trail, wide trail surface, lots of rollers, flat switchbacks.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 477 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (5 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      18
      Rainy Day Ramble
      5 miles • 718 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Looking for a great ride when other trails are too wet? This 5-mile beginner-friendly loop at Sharps Ridge...
      93
      Tour de Sharps Ridge
      7 miles • 1,178 ft • 7 •
      A fun 6.5-mile ride at Sharps Ridge with cross-country pedaling as well as two fun descents down...
      7
      Roam Fest Knoxville 2023 - OYO - Sharps Blue Route
      5 miles • 720 ft • 4 •
      This is a great On Your Own (no Guided Rides here) Tour-de-Sharps for those folks newer to mountain biking...
      4.8 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Independence located?
      Independence is located in Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Sharps Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.00054, -83.94732.
      ▼ How hard is Independence?
      Independence is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Independence?
      Independence has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,109 ft to 1,315 ft.
      ▼ How long is Independence?
      Independence is 3,921 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Independence?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Independence. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Independence?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Independence are:
      • June (40 activities)
      • July (36 activities)
      • November (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Independence? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Independence are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Independence?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Independence. The trail is 3,921 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Independence?
      Independence is a very popular trail. There have been 2,666 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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