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9.8 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:44:30
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
1,474 ft
Altitude min
1,676 ft
Altitude max
1,676 ft
Altitude start
1,598 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:44:30
Avg time
Tweetsie Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJohnson City
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing former ET&WNC railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. Because of the unique sound of the locomotive whistle, the railroad and its trains became unofficially yet affectionately known as the “tweetsie.” The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, biking, etc. on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee
source: The Tweetsie Trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 31 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(36.314990, -82.336470)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tweetsie
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Where is Tweetsie located?
Tweetsie is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Johnson City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.31499, -82.33647.
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What is the elevation gain for Tweetsie?
Tweetsie has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,474 ft to 1,676 ft.
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Is Tweetsie a point to point trail?
Tweetsie is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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How long is Tweetsie?
Tweetsie is 9.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
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