more stats
2,687 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-193 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
1,136 ft
Altitude min
1,311 ft
Altitude max
1,311 ft
Altitude start
1,135 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
1,824 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Knight Fall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sharps Ridge
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41838 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38851 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #259 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #181 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A narrow, jump-filled, but challenging downhill line built into the side of a steep ridge. A very creative trail that drains well and will take a few runs to master. Be careful there is a low margin for error

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Local Trail Association

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  • 36 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 384 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Knight Fall Trail Reports

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on May 31, 2026
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to knight-fall trailhead (35.998740, -83.951610)

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      Videos

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      youtuber KNIGHT FALL at Sharps Ridge
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      2:20 | 753 | Sep 2, 2019 , Knoxville
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      13:31 | 373 | May 21, 2022 , Knoxville
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      9:13 | 734 | Oct 3, 2020 , Knoxville
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      5:26 | 705 | Apr 22, 2020 , Knoxville

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Knight Fall located?
      Knight Fall is located in Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Sharps Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.99874, -83.95161.
      ▼ How hard is Knight Fall?
      Knight Fall is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Knight Fall?
      Knight Fall has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,136 ft to 1,311 ft.
      ▼ How long is Knight Fall?
      Knight Fall is 2,687 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knight Fall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Knight Fall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Knight Fall?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Knight Fall are:
      • December (27 activities)
      • November (20 activities)
      • May (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Knight Fall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knight Fall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Knight Fall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Knight Fall. The trail is 2,687 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Knight Fall?
      Knight Fall is a very popular trail. There have been 2,944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,993 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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