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2.7 miles
Distance
759 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:33:42
Avg time
240 ft
Altitude change
1,438 ft
Altitude min
1,711 ft
Altitude max
1,471 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
40%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,154 ft
Distance down
2,244 ft
Distance flat
00:33:42
Avg time

Megawatt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Raccoon Mountain
    Jasper, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48847 in E-Biking
    • #156891 in Trail Running
    • #335901 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #503 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #241 in E-Biking
    • #872 in Trail Running
    • #1,668 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Tennessee Valley Authority

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AI Generated Description

Megawatt is a 3 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Jasper Tennessee. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail with a 759 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock slabs

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Megawatt Trail Reports

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Jun 17, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 17, 2026
All trees cleared. 6/17
Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:30pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 16, 2026
8-9 trees down across the whole trail the first one below the visitor center is big. Last one towards the other end of the trail
Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 7, 2026
Tree Cleared
Jun 6, 2026 @ 9:15am (America/Chicago)
Jun 6, 2026
Jan 11, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 11, 2026
Tree down at the corner of megawatt and grindstone Ridge
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on Jun 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to megawatt trailhead (35.048460, -85.408450)

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      Routes with this trail

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      23 miles • 2,918 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
      Fun route throughout the entirety of Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN. Features Raccoon Mountain's...
      12 miles • 1,331 ft • 2 • Loop •
      This is the top loop at Raccoon Mountain. It goes along the outside of the top of the mountain.
      3.7 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 13%
      1 ★ 13%

      1 Review & Comments

      etasber
      Great trail, besides the 3 too(?) steep to climb sections.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Megawatt located?
      Megawatt is located in Raccoon Mountain, Jasper, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Raccoon Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.04846, -85.40845.
      ▼ How hard is Megawatt?
      Megawatt is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Megawatt?
      Megawatt has 759 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,438 ft to 1,711 ft.
      ▼ How long is Megawatt?
      Megawatt is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Megawatt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Megawatt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Megawatt?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Megawatt are:
      • October (13 activities)
      • November (11 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Megawatt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Megawatt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Megawatt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Megawatt. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Megawatt?
      Megawatt is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,953 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,986 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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