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A traditional singletrack trail with a couple nice spots with panoramic views of Southeast Johnson City.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.2

KM

Singletrack

1,917' 584 m

High

1,753' 534 m

Low

61' 19 m

Up

210' 64 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Panorama is a two-way traffic and shared use trail with hikers that traverses the south and east sides of Tannery Knobs. The trail is characterized by fun rocky sections and tight, un-bermed turns. This trail can also be used to create an intermediate level (blue) loop when combined with Mountain Express. To ride that respective loop, you must begin by descending Mountain Express and finish with a gradual climb back up Panorama because Mountain Express is one-way only.

From the trailhead, the trail begins with a chunky rock armored downhill section that starts you off with a big grin. This section is one of the rockiest sections you'll find along this path. Be sure to check your line of sight prior to taking off down the trail first since trail users may be coming up in the opposite direction. From there, the trail descends down to the lower front side of the knobs using some slow speed switchbacks. Along the way, you'll find a couple of breaks in the treeline that open to some great photo opportunities.

After stopping to snap a picture or two, the trail continues down and passes two different rocky sections with different line options. Towards the end of the trail, Cumberland Braaps feeds into the trail, but you have the right of way from those who have not yet entered the trail. The trail wraps around the east side of the Knobs and sends you down the last section which is straight and fast. You'll finish at the bottom of Chairlift.

Like all the trails at Tannery Knobs, you'll see trail qualifiers within the first one hundred yards of each trail. Trail qualifiers give riders a glimpse of what to expect on the respective trail so they know what you are getting yourself into from the start.

Contacts

Shared By:

Marc Upton with improvements by Chad Wolfe

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  4.5 from 14 votes

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  4.5 from 14 votes
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#41

in Tennessee

#1,617

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Photos

Dropping into Posse's Club; photo credit - Robert King Photography
Jun 7, 2019 near Johnson…, TN
Tannery Knobs Bike Park | Mountain Express
Dec 31, 1969 near Johnson…, TN
View of Buffalo Mountain from Tannery Knobs; photo credit - Robert King Photography
Jun 7, 2019 near Johnson…, TN
The start of Mountain Express; photo credit - Robert King Photography
Jun 7, 2019 near Johnson…, TN
Paved Pump Track; photo credit - Robert King Photography
Jun 7, 2019 near Johnson…, TN
Breakfast Club; photo credit - Robert King Photography
Jun 7, 2019 near Johnson…, TN

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