Near Bluff Trail
French Broad River overlook.

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Bluff Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Pretty rugged, rocky and steep sections of trail give access to great river views.
1
mi
Distance
200
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
200ft
Elevation Gain
143ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
940ft
High Point
831ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Bluff Trail is part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. It is located on the TN Wildlife Resources Agency's Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area. The trail, overall, gains elevation, though the continuous ups and downs might make you wonder. There are a few steep sections, but rocks and rugged sections are common.

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Contributors
Randy Conner