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3,294 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
156 ft
Altitude change
1,073 ft
Altitude min
1,230 ft
Altitude max
1,073 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
2,441 ft
Distance climb
400 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:07:18
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RTD Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Norris Dam State Park
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #162301 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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RTD is a 3,294 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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  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
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  • 30 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About RTD

        ▼ Where is RTD located?
        RTD is located in Norris Dam State Park, Norris, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Norris Dam State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.24201, -84.07066.
        ▼ How hard is RTD?
        RTD is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for RTD?
        RTD has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,073 ft to 1,230 ft.
        ▼ Is RTD a point to point trail?
        RTD is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is RTD?
        RTD is 3,294 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on RTD?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on RTD. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RTD?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RTD are:
        • May (10 activities)
        • July (7 activities)
        • January (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access RTD? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to RTD are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride RTD?
        The estimated time to ride RTD is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 3,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is RTD?
        RTD is a very popular trail. There have been 769 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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