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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Lake Forest

James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Lake Forest

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2.6

(9)

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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Lake Forest

01:18

28.4km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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8.83 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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9.70 km

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 of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville. The bridge is beautiful to watch, with its green-painted steel spandrel-braced (cantilever) arched design, featured by historic street lamps.

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14.8 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 hike, run and mountain bike, a large quarry to fish and paddle in, a rock climbing crag with 12 bolted routes, and a nature center with an educational raptor center. From the tranquil river-side paths close to the center, to the rugged Quarry and Natural Area Trail System across the road along Meads Quarry, Ijams Nature Center provides an exceptional outdoor experience for people of all ages.

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15.7 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 with nature. Located within the 13.5-acre preserve, this special five-acre woodland area aims to create unstructured play experiences for children to experience. Unlike traditional playgrounds, it features shallow creeks, boulders, trees, and other nature-inspired elements, encouraging imaginative play and sensory exploration. Open daily from 8 am to sunset, the Playscape is accessible through a trail starting at the Ijams Adventure Camp area. While designed with kids in mind, adults are encouraged to enjoy the space too. Picnicking is welcome, but dogs are not allowed to ensure a safe environment for children. Bike racks are available, but the path system is intended for pedestrians, with biking trails located elsewhere in the quarry parking lot.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.95 km

8.14 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

2.29 km

121 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Sunday 2 August

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87 %

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James White Fort – Gay Street Bridge loop from Lake Forest

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Gay Street Bridge

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