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Level: Advanced
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: +809/ -795 ft
Total: 34 riders
 

Mountain Biking Sharps Ridge Memorial Park

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#6 of 201 mountain bike trails in Tennessee
#213 in the world

Just 10 minutes from downtown you can drive to the top of Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park for the best view of our skyline and the distant mountain peaks. There are 4.7 miles of multi-use trails that wind across the wooded hills. The trails can be accessed from the neighborhood on Hanover/Ridge Road; from the bottom trailhead just across from the picnic area; and from the upper parking area by the cell tower.The Gravity Jump Trail is 0.6 miles and is a black diamond expert only trail for mountain bikers - no foot traffic or dogs are allowed. Sharp Ridge trails drain extremely well and are a great place to hike or ride when other Knoxville trails are too wet.

The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club is currently building new trails along the ridge. When finished the proposed trail system will have an estimated 8 miles of singletrack trail. Join them for a workday!

Birdwatchers might want to join one of the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society's bird walks.
Neighborhood Trail: (access from Hanover/Ridge Road) 1.9 mile wide flowing trail that is beginner friendly.
Fire Break Trail: (access from upper parking or lower picnic areas) 1.3 miles of trail with 4-5 steep climbs. Not technical. Great views.
Sharp Shin Trail: (access from neighborhood trail or top parking area) 1.5 miles of narrow singletrack. Technical trail, rated intermediatel. Offers great views.
Knight Fall Trail -- Black Diamond Expert Only Gravity Jump Trail: This 0.6 mile trail is a onepway directional trail -- no uphill traffic allowed! Mountain bikes only, no foot traffic or dogs allowed. Riders will drop in off the wooden qualifier into a series of berms. Follow that with rollers, table tops and jumps that lead to the signature g-out section. 5 g-outs lead to a final series of table tops. All features are rollable but a little speed will definitely get you some air. Take the climbing trail to get back up to the top.

First added by Bubblehead10MM on Oct 7, 2016. Last updated May 11, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
I 640 ext 6, south on 441 to Ludlow, west into Memorial park to end.
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Advanced difficultyKnight Fall Gravity*****1 mi
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  • LStadelmeier   ✓ supporter
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    Great trail system. I have not visited this park in my 10 years of coming to Knoxville, my big loss. There is something for all riders here. You can not get lost unless you really want to! Wish I would have gone here sooner!

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  • theJoeofO
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    Great trail system. Has everything from hard beginner to hard expert.

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  • Logan Gross
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    Drains well, varying jumps from steep gaps to smooth tables. With Baker Creek in business, this trail is never too crowded, but just as fun.

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