more stats
3,825 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
819 ft
Altitude min
884 ft
Altitude max
824 ft
Altitude start
846 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,191 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
1,073 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

Upper Beginner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    I.C. King Park
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82948 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26518 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Upper Beginner is a 3,825 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Knoxville Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Upper Beginner Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2025 @ 3:34pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 25, 2021 @ 6:35pm
Oct 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:42pm
Feb 25, 2021
 Intermittent mud
Aug 25, 2019 @ 9:37am
Aug 25, 2019
 Damp in general.
Apr 18, 2019 @ 2:42pm
Apr 18, 2019
 Mostly dry, but a few small soft spots.
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on Oct 6, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Beginner located?
      Upper Beginner is located in I.C. King Park, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the I.C. King Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.89652, -83.95213.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Beginner?
      Upper Beginner is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Beginner?
      Upper Beginner has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 819 ft to 884 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Beginner a point to point trail?
      Upper Beginner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Beginner?
      Upper Beginner is 3,825 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Beginner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Beginner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Beginner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Beginner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Beginner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Beginner. The trail is 3,825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Beginner?
      Upper Beginner is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 325 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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