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Sharp’s Ridge Trails

Birding Cycling Hiking Running Shelter Trails Playground Picnic Area Accessible

HIGHLIGHTS:

Just under 8 miles of trail: 4.7 miles of trail wind through the wooded hills offering great views of the city skyline and distant mountain peaks from the overlooks; 0.6 mile Gravity Jump Trail is a black diamond, expert-only trail for mountain bikers – no foot traffic or dogs are allowed; 2.3-mile adaptive, all-access nature trail winds through the forest and climbs to the top of Sharp’s Ridge; playground; bike skills area; trails drain extremely well in wet weather; 1.1 mile Lincoln Extension Trail, connects Oakwood Lincoln Park community with the north side of the ridge trails.

Adaptive Mountain Bike Trails:
North Ridge Loop Trail rated AMTB 1 with no obstacles, support rider not needed.
Independence Trail rated AMTB 2 with some obstacles, support rider recommended.

Trail Map

Park Map

Park Information

Location & Contact

North

329 Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Drive, Knoxville, TN 37917

Adaptive Trail, Playground and Bike Skills Area
3760 Tiberius Road, Knoxville, TN 37918

City of Knoxville Parks website

 3-1-1 or 865-215-4311

Features & Amenities

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Bike Skills Area, Playground, Picnic Area, Running, Shelter, Trails, Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Accessible

Park Size

115 acres

Trails

Natural Trail: 4.7-miles

Adaptive, All-Access Trail: 2.3 miles

Mountain Bike Downhill-only Trail: 0.6 mile

Difficulty: moderate to advanced

Trails drain well during wet weather conditions

Hours of Operation

Open Sunrise to Sunset

Resources

Trail Map

Bicycling

Bicycling

Birding

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

Running / Walking

Running / Walking

Skateboarding

Skateboarding

Wildflowers

Wildflowers