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9.8 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:58:54
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
1,474 ft
Altitude min
1,676 ft
Altitude max
1,676 ft
Altitude start
1,598 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:58:54
Avg time

Tweetsie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Johnson City
    , Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing former ET&WNC railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. Because of the unique sound of the locomotive whistle, the railroad and its trains became unofficially yet affectionately known as the “tweetsie.” The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, biking, etc. on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee

source: The Tweetsie Trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Tweetsie Trail Reports

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Mar 4, 2025 @ 1:07pm
Mar 4, 2025
Oct 24, 2024 @ 5:35pm
Oct 24, 2024
 A bit dusty, but very nice still.
Apr 4, 2023 @ 9:29am
Apr 4, 2023
 Ideal conditions - dry but not dusty
Nov 29, 2020 @ 7:16am
Nov 29, 2020
Nov 28, 2020 @ 6:15am
Nov 28, 2020
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Status:
on Nov 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tweetsie located?
      Tweetsie is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Johnson City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.31499, -82.33647.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tweetsie?
      Tweetsie has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,474 ft to 1,676 ft.
      ▼ Is Tweetsie a point to point trail?
      Tweetsie is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Tweetsie?
      Tweetsie is 9.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tweetsie?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tweetsie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tweetsie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tweetsie are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tweetsie?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 59 minutes to ride Tweetsie. The trail is 9.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tweetsie?
      Tweetsie is a moderately popular trail. There have been 812 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 893 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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