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2,156 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:51
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
00:04:51
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Spingarn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    William Hastie Natural Area
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • 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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  • 23 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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        Directions to spingarn trailhead (35.934630, -83.874450)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spingarn

        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.

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