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2,949 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-171 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
842 ft
Altitude min
1,007 ft
Altitude max
956 ft
Altitude start
846 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
719 ft
Distance climb
1,739 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Pit Viper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Dickerson Park
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28044 in Trail Running
    • #15685 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Pit Viper is a 2,949 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Knoxville Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features berm, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 35 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 149 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pit Viper located?
      Pit Viper is located in Fort Dickerson Park, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Fort Dickerson Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.945, -83.91345.
      ▼ How hard is Pit Viper?
      Pit Viper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pit Viper?
      Pit Viper has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 842 ft to 1,007 ft.
      ▼ Is Pit Viper a point to point trail?
      Pit Viper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pit Viper?
      Pit Viper is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pit Viper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pit Viper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pit Viper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pit Viper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pit Viper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Pit Viper. The trail is 2,949 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pit Viper?
      Pit Viper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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