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Bee's Knees

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  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Hampton
  5. Hampton Watershed Trails
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“A one way climbing trail to access The Cat's Pajamas , Stemwinder and future planned trails. ”

Sean Wiggins
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Miles

1.8

KM
Singletrack

2,462' 751 m

High

2,049' 625 m

Low

521' 159 m

Up

128' 39 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

39%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

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One way only climb trail One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

Starting at the the intersection with River Loop and The Cat's Pajamas , Bee's Knees is a one way only climbing trail that provides a easier access to The Cat's Pajamas and continues to climb up past the old Manganese mine site to the new downhill only flow trail Stemwinder. This trail will also access future planned trails further up the mountain.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Jan 2, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Welcomes Abraham McIntyre as First Executive Director

Land Manager: City of Elizabethton

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Sean Wiggins
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  4.0 from 3 votes

#3

in Hampton Watershed Trails

#13528

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#3

in Hampton Watershed Trails

#310

in Tennessee

#13,528

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Hampton Watershed Trails | Stemwinder
Dec 31, 1969 near Hampton, TN
Climbing the Cat's Pajamas.
Jul 23, 2017 near Hampton, TN
Rocky switchback at the top of Bee's Knees
Oct 18, 2022 near Hampton, TN
The Cat's Pajamas Entrance
Aug 24, 2015 near Hampton, TN

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