more stats
2,858 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:06:53
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
866 ft
Altitude min
976 ft
Altitude max
866 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
1,227 ft
Distance down
00:06:53
Avg time

Low Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haw Ridge Park
    Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40823 in E-Biking
    • #123804 in Trail Running
    • #128322 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #443 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #200 in E-Biking
    • #671 in Trail Running
    • #833 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Leave the northern end of Saddle Trail and climbs through a gap to descend down to Roller Coaster.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 252 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Low Gap Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 12:28pm (America/New_York)
Sep 26, 2026
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Mar 29, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/New_York)
Mar 29, 2026
reporter Small tree. De-capitator
Mar 6, 2026 @ 12:51pm (America/New_York)
Mar 6, 2026
reporter Small tree down at the base of the north climb. Too long to drag off.
Nov 29, 2025 @ 10:11am (America/New_York)
Nov 29, 2025
14” tree down
Jul 17, 2025 @ 5:12pm
Jul 17, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Low Gap located?
      Low Gap is located in Haw Ridge Park, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Haw Ridge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.0077, -84.17348.
      ▼ How hard is Low Gap?
      Low Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Low Gap?
      Low Gap has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 866 ft to 976 ft.
      ▼ Is Low Gap a point to point trail?
      Low Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Low Gap?
      Low Gap is 2,858 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Low Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Low Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Low Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Low Gap. The trail is 2,858 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Low Gap?
      Low Gap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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