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3,520 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
831 ft
Altitude min
848 ft
Altitude max
847 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
732 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
1,624 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Upper Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    I.C. King Park
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74366 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38643 in Trail Running
    • #39304 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Upper Lake is a 3,520 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Knoxville Tennessee. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. It features skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 410 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Upper Lake Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2025 @ 3:34pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 6, 2025
 A lot of leaves
Jul 1, 2025 @ 7:40am
Jul 1, 2025
Nov 10, 2024 @ 4:14pm
Nov 10, 2024
 Damp and very leafy made for some slickness
Oct 7, 2024 @ 10:18am
Oct 7, 2024
 Multiple large trees still down. Walk around possible but flow is very broken.
Oct 3, 2024 @ 9:10am
Oct 3, 2024
 Numerous large trees down. Difficult to get around.
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on Oct 6, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Lake located?
      Upper Lake 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 35.8964, -83.94941.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Lake?
      Upper Lake is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Lake?
      Upper Lake has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 831 ft to 848 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Lake a point to point trail?
      Upper Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Lake?
      Upper Lake is 3,520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Lake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Lake. The trail is 3,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Lake?
      Upper Lake is a very popular trail. There have been 1,424 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,888 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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