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2,723 ft
Distance
-270 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-271 ft
Altitude change
862 ft
Altitude min
1,134 ft
Altitude max
1,134 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-41.6%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
2,677 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time

Permanent Press Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Haw Ridge Park
    Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40727 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #160 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #199 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2023

A steep, off camber trail in the heart of haw ridge. This completely hand cut trail features drops, a large g-out, and gaps. This trail was built to give the rider a taste of similar steep and challenging trails in the area like windrock.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 51 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      ajriding ajriding
      Fun. Steep but no jumps or drops so any bike can roll. All the hits are on the fork not the rear so even hardtail is acceptable, but this does not mean its easy. Still an advanced trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Permanent Press located?
      Permanent Press 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 36.00414, -84.17236.
      ▼ How hard is Permanent Press?
      Permanent Press is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Permanent Press?
      The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 862 ft to 1,134 ft.
      ▼ Is Permanent Press a point to point trail?
      Yes, Permanent Press is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Permanent Press?
      Permanent Press is 2,723 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Permanent Press?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Permanent Press. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Permanent Press? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Permanent Press are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Permanent Press?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Permanent Press. The trail is 2,723 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Permanent Press?
      Permanent Press is a moderately popular trail. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 406 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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