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1.2 miles
Distance
1,063 ft
Climb
00:57:05
Avg time
1,063 ft
Altitude change
1,322 ft
Altitude min
2,385 ft
Altitude max
1,322 ft
Altitude start
2,385 ft
Altitude end
17%
Grade
2.7%
Grade max
44.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
00:57:05
Avg time

Paint Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paint Creek
    Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #346011 in Trail Running
    • #121247 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #453 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #1,662 in Trail Running
    • #780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Paint Rock is a 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Paint Creek Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 57 minutes to complete this trail.

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Paint Rock Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York)
Aug 9, 2026
 Clear of downed trees. Deep ruts in a few spots, as noted before.
Nov 15, 2025 @ 9:09am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 15, 2025
 Significant leave coverage on Paint Mountain and Paint Creek. Pretty treacherous as a result. Paint Creek also has a large rutted section, 2-3...
Jun 22, 2025 @ 9:07am
Jun 22, 2025
 2 big trees down that need a chainsaw. 1 near the top and the other right before the ditch section.
May 5, 2025 @ 3:19pm
May 5, 2025
 Running great overall, keep a look out for larger tree about 1/3rd of the way down
Mar 8, 2025 @ 10:16am
Mar 8, 2025
 Some deep ruts in spots but can totally be ridden. Let er rip!!
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on Aug 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Trail was awesome til the lower 30% got nuked by dozers for controlled burning early Apr 2022, now its just a damn dozer road, sucks

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Paint Rock located?
      Paint Rock is located in Paint Creek, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Paint Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.94558, -82.89737.
      ▼ How hard is Paint Rock?
      Paint Rock is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paint Rock?
      Paint Rock has 1,063 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,322 ft to 2,385 ft.
      ▼ Is Paint Rock a point to point trail?
      Paint Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Paint Rock?
      Paint Rock is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paint Rock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Paint Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Paint Rock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Paint Rock are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Paint Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Paint Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Paint Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Paint Rock. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Paint Rock?
      Paint Rock is a moderately popular trail. There have been 506 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 555 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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