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Standard Knitting Mill – James White Fort loop from Sharp Ridge

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Standard Knitting Mill – James White Fort loop from Sharp Ridge

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Standard Knitting Mill – James White Fort loop from Sharp Ridge

01:50

29.9km

240m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.54 km

Standard Knitting Mill

Highlight • Monument

The Standard Knitting Mill in Knoxville, Tennessee was a major employer and producer of underwear in the 1900s and 1960s. It was once the biggest textile manufacturing plant in America. …

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6.29 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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12.3 km

Mead's Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

The quarry is a fan-favorite spot in the warmer months. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming is allowed in the water and there is tons of wildlife to view from flowers to fish to freshwater jellyfish.

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14.1 km

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This park of the William Skelton Greenway gifts users with views of the Tennessee River to the north and fields of sunflowers, wildflowers, and different species of trees to in …

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15.3 km

View of the Forks of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holston River and French Broad River forming the Tennessee River

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17.4 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 …

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18.0 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 …

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24.6 km

Old City Knoxville Murals and Historic Silos

Highlight • Monument

Knoxville is a very lively city, especially in the evenings in the nice places where live music is played. The Old city is full of beautiful views and brick buildings.

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

6.42 km

4.88 km

972 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

7.35 km

257 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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84 %

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Standard Knitting Mill – James White Fort loop from Sharp Ridge

Standard Knitting Mill

James White Fort

Mead's Quarry Lake

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

View of the Forks of the River

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Ijams Nature Center

Old City Knoxville Murals and Historic Silos

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