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3,294 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:08:19
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
00:08:19
Avg time

RTD Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Norris Dam State Park
    Norris, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11451 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95266 in E-Biking
    • #100253 in Trail Running
    • #138345 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #84 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #382 in E-Biking
    • #553 in Trail Running
    • #904 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

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 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 121 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Jul 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Directions to rtd trailhead (36.242010, -84.070660)

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      Routes with this trail

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      A backcountry gem with a good mix of flow downhill and moderate climbs. Altogether if ridden as plotted...
      12 miles • 1,854 ft • 6 •
      A fun tour of the intermediate trails in Norris. Start by pedaling HWY 441 and taking a left on Lower...
      18 miles • 3,018 ft • 8 •
      Start this advanced tour of Norris by climbing up Camp Sam - don't worry about missing out on the fun,...
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride RTD. The trail is 3,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RTD?
      RTD is a very popular trail. There have been 793 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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