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7.8 miles
Distance
787 ft
Climb
-712 ft
Descent
01:22:23
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
1,294 ft
Altitude min
1,457 ft
Altitude max
1,352 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:22:23
Avg time
John Muir Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBig South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Oneida, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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John Muir is a 8 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oneida Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 787 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 24 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 38 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Routes with this trail
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Trail is in prime shape. Great scenery and maintained even better.
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