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1.5 miles
Distance
281 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:09:01
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,309 ft
Altitude max
1,218 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
3,835 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:09:01
Avg time

Sharp Shin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sharps Ridge
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62800 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13772 in Trail Running
    • #46018 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

The trailhead is about 200' downhill from the first pull off on Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park Drive. Sharp Shin runs from the east end of Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park to the end of the road at the west end of the park. Although this trail is just a little over a mile long it is very challenging both technically and physically.

Sharp Shin is 95% hand built by volunteer labor from The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club. It took over 1000 hours and 2 years to finish. Steep side slopes made trail building difficult but make the ride challenging and interesting.

Sharp's Ridge drains very well. It's a great alternative to Knoxville Urban Wilderness Trail System - South Loop after rain or freeze/thaw.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 67 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 433 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

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        Tour de Sharps Ridge
        7 miles • 1,178 ft • 7 •
        A fun 6.5-mile ride at Sharps Ridge with cross-country pedaling as well as two fun descents down and
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        Roam Fest Knoxville 2023 - OYO - Sharps Black Loop
        8 miles • 1,148 ft • 10 •
        This is an On Your Own ride, not part of the Guided Rides. Start by climbing up , a moderate gravel climb....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sharp Shin

        ▼ Where is Sharp Shin located?
        Sharp Shin is located in Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Sharps Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.00791, -83.93498.
        ▼ How hard is Sharp Shin?
        Sharp Shin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sharp Shin?
        Sharp Shin has 281 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft to 1,309 ft.
        ▼ Is Sharp Shin a point to point trail?
        Sharp Shin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sharp Shin?
        Sharp Shin is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sharp Shin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sharp Shin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sharp Shin?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sharp Shin are:
        • July (116 activities)
        • August (44 activities)
        • May (37 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sharp Shin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sharp Shin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sharp Shin?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Sharp Shin. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sharp Shin?
        Sharp Shin is a very popular trail. There have been 3,106 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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