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4,738 ft
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:13:29
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
888 ft
Altitude min
1,048 ft
Altitude max
903 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
2,497 ft
Distance climb
1,010 ft
Distance down
1,230 ft
Distance flat
00:13:29
Avg time

Turnbuckle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knoxville Urban Wilderness
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6047 in Trail Running
    • #32911 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Turnbuckle is a highly rated 4,738 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Knoxville Tennessee. This multi-use trail and has a hard overall physical rating. It features rock garden. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 287 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Turnbuckle Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/New_York)
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Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:51pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:25am
Sep 1, 2025
 Overgrown, navigable, but you're bashing weeds for the whole upper section.
Apr 5, 2025 @ 7:15am
Apr 5, 2025
 Trail is overgrown in most areas
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on Jul 25, 2026
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Aaronr2ek7K
      Brush appears to be cleaned up. Lots of techy rocks; beautiful trail that connects Ijams to Marie Myers.
      Davidgoelz
      Fantastic trail for the tech lovers! Nice jagged Rock descents along with quick technical climbs.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turnbuckle located?
      Turnbuckle is located in Knoxville Urban Wilderness, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Knoxville Urban Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.94651, -83.86979.
      ▼ How hard is Turnbuckle?
      Turnbuckle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turnbuckle?
      Turnbuckle has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 888 ft to 1,048 ft.
      ▼ How long is Turnbuckle?
      Turnbuckle is 4,738 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turnbuckle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turnbuckle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turnbuckle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turnbuckle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turnbuckle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Turnbuckle. The trail is 4,738 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turnbuckle?
      Turnbuckle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,580 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,603 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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