more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-341 ft
Descent
00:14:07
Avg time
-271 ft
Altitude change
2,395 ft
Altitude min
2,676 ft
Altitude max
2,666 ft
Altitude start
2,395 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
1,939 ft
Distance climb
5,180 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:14:07
Avg time

Rustic Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Mountain
    Erwin, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • OSM Way
    #463477064

Old school tech singletrack trail. Traverses a ridgeline so lots of good ups and downs. Mostly always ridden in one direction.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 14.9 km avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rustic Ridge located?
      Rustic Ridge is located in Buffalo Mountain, Erwin, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.23799, -82.38098.
      ▼ How hard is Rustic Ridge?
      Rustic Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rustic Ridge?
      Rustic Ridge has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 341 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,395 ft to 2,676 ft.
      ▼ Is Rustic Ridge a point to point trail?
      Rustic Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rustic Ridge?
      Rustic Ridge is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rustic Ridge?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rustic Ridge. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rustic Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rustic Ridge are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rustic Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rustic Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rustic Ridge?
      The estimated time to ride Rustic Ridge is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rustic Ridge?
      Rustic Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 260 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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