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Sharp Shin Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Knoxville
  5. Sharps Ridge Memorial Park
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“A short hike in Sharps Ridge Memorial Park that links to both the Lincoln Trail and Fire Break Trail. ”

Shaun Blom
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Miles

2.6

KM

Point to Point

1,348' 411 m

High

1,232' 375 m

Low

295' 90 m

Up

191' 58 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildflowers

Description

A short hike in Sharps Ridge Memorial Park that links to both the Lincoln Trail and Fire Break Trail. Sharp Shin Trail can be accessed from the trailhead found shortly after entering the park near the first picnic table or from the top of the ridge where the road dead ends.

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Land Manager: City of Knoxville, TN - Parks and Recreation

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Shaun Blom
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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in Sharps Ridge Memorial Park

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A dead tree hangs precariously over Sharp Shin.
May 11, 2017 near Knoxville, TN
Fire Break Trail in the evening.
May 3, 2017 near Knoxville, TN
Overlooking Knoxville from the west end of the park.
Mar 27, 2020 near Knoxville, TN

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