more stats
1,168 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:03:03
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,082 ft
Altitude min
1,110 ft
Altitude max
1,110 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:03:03
Avg time

North Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sharps Ridge
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93313 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121624 in E-Biking
    • #81879 in Trail Running
    • #121741 in Hiking
    • #21880 in Adaptive Biking
    • #56218 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #489 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #542 in E-Biking
    • #459 in Trail Running
    • #783 in Hiking
    • #74 in Adaptive Biking
    • #183 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020

Short gravel armored wide singletrack loop specifically designed for adaptive MTB and offroad wheelchairs.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 232 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
Status:
on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Ridge Loop located?
      North Ridge Loop is located in Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Sharps Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.00345, -83.94636.
      ▼ How hard is North Ridge Loop?
      North Ridge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Ridge Loop?
      North Ridge Loop has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,082 ft to 1,110 ft.
      ▼ Is North Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
      North Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is North Ridge Loop?
      North Ridge Loop is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Ridge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride North Ridge Loop. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Ridge Loop?
      North Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,662 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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