more stats
2,156 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:49
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
908 ft
Altitude min
942 ft
Altitude max
942 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:03:49
Avg time

Spingarn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    William Hastie Natural Area
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31810 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116261 in E-Biking
    • #85917 in Trail Running
    • #116859 in Hiking
    • #12664 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #205 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #513 in E-Biking
    • #481 in Trail Running
    • #760 in Hiking
    • #29 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    City of Knoxville

In 1943 William Hastie was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP, a medal awarded for distinguished achievement among African Americans. Spingarn is a 0.6 mile long Green loop trail that connects Third Circuit and Sugar and Rum to Margaret Rd.

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Family friendly

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spingarn located?
      Spingarn is located in William Hastie Natural Area, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the William Hastie Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93463, -83.87445.
      ▼ How hard is Spingarn?
      Spingarn is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spingarn?
      Spingarn has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 908 ft to 942 ft.
      ▼ Is Spingarn a point to point trail?
      Spingarn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Spingarn?
      Spingarn is 2,156 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spingarn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spingarn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spingarn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spingarn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spingarn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Spingarn. The trail is 2,156 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spingarn?
      Spingarn is a moderately popular trail. There have been 650 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 857 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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