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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Sharp Ridge

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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Sharp Ridge

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(2671)

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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Sharp Ridge

01:49

29.7km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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6.06 km

James White Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

James White's Fort is the origin of the settlement that became the city of Knoxville. It was built in 1786 by George Washington's Secretary of War during the Revolutionary War, James White.

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6.91 km

Gay Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really nice to walk over Gay Street Bridge with outstanding view over Tennessee River and Henley Street upstream. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot (461 m) bridge is the oldest …

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12.1 km

Mead's Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

The quarry is a fan-favorite spot in the warmer months. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming is allowed in the water and there is tons of wildlife to view from flowers to fish to freshwater jellyfish.

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13.9 km

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This park of the William Skelton Greenway gifts users with views of the Tennessee River to the north and fields of sunflowers, wildflowers, and different species of trees to in …

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15.1 km

View of the Forks of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holston River and French Broad River forming the Tennessee River

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17.1 km

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve, which was generously funded by Grayson Subaru and Subaru of America, offers a unique space for children and their caregivers to connect …

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17.8 km

Ijams Nature Center

Highlight • Natural

Ijams Nature Center is a recreational gem, at just minutes from downtown Knoxville. As part of Legacy Parks Foundation's initiative, this 300-acre preserve features over 40 miles of trails to …

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24.4 km

Old City Knoxville Murals and Historic Silos

Highlight • Monument

Knoxville is a very lively city, especially in the evenings in the nice places where live music is played. The Old city is full of beautiful views and brick buildings.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

6.42 km

4.76 km

972 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

7.35 km

257 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Sharp Ridge

James White Fort

Gay Street Bridge

Mead's Quarry Lake

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

View of the Forks of the River

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Ijams Nature Center

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