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  5. Baker Creek Preserve
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“The spectacular view of the valley and six cliffside switchbacks make this climb worth the effort. ”

Randy Conner
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM
Singletrack

1,142' 348 m

High

915' 279 m

Low

227' 69 m

Up

5' 1 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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Description

This spectacular climb goes by the huge sycamore tree and climbs up a rocky cliff. Tight switchbacks and skinny singletrack eventually taking you to the start of the Devil's Racetrack Downhill. Stop and enjoy a break and the views from the six switchbacks.

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

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Apr 27, 2023: Trails Survey 2023

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Land Manager: Legacy Parks Foundation

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Randy Conner
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  3.6 from 10 votes

#9

in Baker Creek Preserve

#12471

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#9

in Baker Creek Preserve

#270

in Tennessee

#12,471

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Rich "Shaggy" Kidd dropping in on the wall ride. Devil's Racetrack, Knoxville, TN. Photo by Matt Jernigan.
Jul 5, 2016 near Knoxville, TN
World Cup DH racer Neko Mulally talking about and riding Devil's Racetrack.
Oct 7, 2016 near Knoxville, TN
First jump on Devil's Racetrack
Jul 3, 2016 near Knoxville, TN
Tyson Swasey getting big air on the Devil's Racetrack, Knoxville, TN. Photo by Matt Jernigan.
Jul 5, 2016 near Knoxville, TN
Best session spot around.
Jun 5, 2019 near Knoxville, TN
Super kewl rock jump, banked turn, and wall ride.
Nov 29, 2018 near Knoxville, TN

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Sep 15, 2018
Roger C.
Jun 27, 2017
J Gibby
Jun 9, 2017
Betsy Saylor
Few hairpins, pretty fun. 0.8mi — 0h 05m
May 9, 2017
Bill Spierdowis
with Tuesday crew, rode Rob Pollack's old bike. nice! 0.8mi

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