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 3.6 (9)
  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Knoxville
  5. Ijams Nature Center
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“This trail climbs from either direction giving a nice downhill reward with good flow and good views. ”

Randy Conner
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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM
Singletrack

1,046' 319 m

High

892' 272 m

Low

200' 61 m

Up

169' 51 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness Trail system, locally know as "The Dirty South", this approx. 1 mile trail extends from the "Keyhole" to the Aberdeen Gate. Views include remnants of the quarrying operation, views of the Hayworth Hollow Quarry and the Lime Pit.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC)

Dec 27, 2023: What a year it’s been – 2023 Recap!!!

Dec 18, 2023: AMBC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sep 25, 2023: CONCORD BALLFIELD TRAIL PLAN UPDATE

Land Manager: Legacy Parks Foundation

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Randy Conner
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 9 votes

#1

in Ijams Nature Center

#19704

Overall
  3.6 from 9 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Ijams Nature Center

#395

in Tennessee

#19,704

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New singletrack: Keyhole Trail.
Nov 27, 2012 near Knoxville, TN
Awesome scenery and great trail with something for everyone.
Aug 5, 2020 near Knoxville, TN
New singletrack keyhole Trail
Nov 30, 2012 near Knoxville, TN

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Sep 15, 2018
J Paul Fresh
Jun 29, 2017
Bill Spierdowis
rode towards Burnett Ridge trail tonight. this is not a rocky trail and this and Burnett Ridge are becoming favorites.
Jun 27, 2017
Bill Spierdowis
fun trail, not too rocky. moderate climb
Nov 17, 2016
Thomas Panasiewicz
Apr 13, 2015
Julian Lyons

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