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2.0 miles
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-221 ft
Descent
00:19:59
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
939 ft
Altitude max
836 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
4,131 ft
Distance climb
3,999 ft
Distance down
2,635 ft
Distance flat
00:19:59
Avg time

Whaley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knoxville Urban Wilderness
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76585 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27627 in Trail Running
    • #52707 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    TN Wildlife Management Agency

Forks of the River is a Wildlife Management Area. This means all interior trails are closed to Mtb usage. The Whaley trail was built outside a safety perimeter and is open year around, even during hunting season. The trail starts at a parking area on Burnette Creek Road. Around the gate and down a gravel doubletrack with a few short climbs the trail intersects another gravel road. Stay right and the trail wraps around the edge of a field where it turns to singletrack. The trail follows the French Broad River downstream, Several intersections with the Bluff trail make it seem confusing so be careful to stay on the Whaley trail at each one.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Dec 25, 2024 @ 2:54pm
Dec 25, 2024
 Good soil conditions and the trail has been well maintained
Sep 7, 2024 @ 10:37am
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Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:45am
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Jan 4, 2024 @ 12:05am
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Dec 31, 2023 @ 4:27am
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on Dec 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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        Directions to whaley trailhead (35.936420, -83.850590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whaley

        ▼ Where is Whaley located?
        Whaley 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 35.93642, -83.85059.
        ▼ How hard is Whaley?
        Whaley is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whaley?
        Whaley has 223 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 820 ft to 939 ft.
        ▼ Is Whaley a point to point trail?
        Whaley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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