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  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Knoxville
  5. I.C. King Park
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“A hard climb with a few tight switchbacks rewards hikers with a nice descent to finish. ”

Shag E.
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Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

1,018' 310 m

High

850' 259 m

Low

171' 52 m

Up

93' 28 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Description

The climb starts mellow and quickly gets tougher. Four tough, steep, and tight switchbacks on the way up to the top give this trail its name. You are rewarded with steady descent down the other side to connect with Middle Hill Lane and Middle Hill Top.

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Land Manager: Knox County - Parks and Recreation

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Shag E.
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  5.0 from 2 votes

#1

in I.C. King Park

#1607

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#1

in I.C. King Park

#34

in Tennessee

#1,607

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