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1,591 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
986 ft
Altitude min
1,048 ft
Altitude max
1,048 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Upper Copperhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Oak Mountain
    Collegedale, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30515 in E-Biking
    • #104265 in Trail Running
    • #85860 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #287 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #141 in E-Biking
    • #574 in Trail Running
    • #618 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Southern Adventist University

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AI Generated Description

Upper Copperhead is a 1,591 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Collegedale Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 489 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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      Directions to upper-copperhead trailhead (35.055410, -85.059140)

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Super fun quick downhill with some tight trees and rollers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Copperhead located?
      Upper Copperhead is located in White Oak Mountain, Collegedale, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the White Oak Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.05541, -85.05914.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Copperhead?
      Upper Copperhead is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Copperhead?
      Upper Copperhead has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 986 ft to 1,048 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Copperhead?
      Upper Copperhead is 1,591 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Copperhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Copperhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Copperhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Copperhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Copperhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Copperhead. The trail is 1,591 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Copperhead?
      Upper Copperhead is a very popular trail. There have been 4,720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,022 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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