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2,238 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:07:54
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,274 ft
Altitude min
1,366 ft
Altitude max
1,283 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
58.4%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance climb
1,289 ft
Distance down
00:07:54
Avg time
Observation Point Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorris Dam State Park
Norris, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerNorris Dam State Park
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Observation Point Loop is a 2,238 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Norris Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 33 rides
- Last: Aug 22, 2026
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(36.207180, -84.069590)
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