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Sunsphere Observation Tower – Three Rivers Rambler Station loop from West Hills

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Sunsphere Observation Tower – Three Rivers Rambler Station loop from West Hills

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Sunsphere Observation Tower – Three Rivers Rambler Station loop from West Hills

02:11

35.4km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 64 m

After 18.4 km for 127 m

After 20.6 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Tyson Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This recreational area is a beautiful spot to walk by the river banks. There's also a picnic area as well as a playground and several tennis courts.

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14.6 km

Grassy Mound on Third Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Third Creek Greenway is a paved path that runs along Third Creek for just over 5.3 miles. Third Creek Greenway meets the 3-mile-long Neyland Greenway at the mouth of Third Creek along the Tennessee River.

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15.2 km

Third Creek Greenway & Neyland Greenway intersection

Highlight • Trail

This trail intersection marks the end of the Third Creek Greenway. Here, one has the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife with Third Creek being on one side of the path and the UT Gardens being on the other.

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16.1 km

View of Norfolk Southern railroad bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The construction of this bridge began before the Civil War, and nowadays it's a rather iconic spot in Knox County. Many greenways lead to this bridge.

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18.1 km

Waters of the World

Highlight • Structure

Runners can cool off mid-stride at the Waters of the World in Knoxville's World's Fair Park. The splash zone situated near the playground offers overheated joggers a rejuvenating dip, while …

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18.4 km

Sunsphere Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

The elevator takes you up to a height of approximately 80 meters. The glass sphere you enter is covered in 24-carat gold, hence its golden color.
This tower was designated …

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22.4 km

Three Rivers Rambler Station

Highlight • Rest Area

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.24 km

7.70 km

1.42 km

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

12.1 km

307 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 13 May

26°C

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47 %

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Sunsphere Observation Tower – Three Rivers Rambler Station loop from West Hills

Tyson Park

Grassy Mound on Third Creek Greenway

Third Creek Greenway & Neyland Greenway intersection

View of Norfolk Southern railroad bridge

Waters of the World

Sunsphere Observation Tower

Three Rivers Rambler Station

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