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OSM map layer · LineString
35.21, -85.94 · rel 9873960
35.21, -85.94 · rel 9873960
Perimeter Trail
31,4 km from start to finish through urban area.
Tennessee · 35.21°N ·
85.94°W
31,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× cave
4× viewpoint
Memorial Cross
monument ·
27 m off route
4,4 km
14%
Bridal Veil Cave
cave ·
479 m off route
8,8 km
28%
Morgan's Steep
viewpoint ·
62 m off route
24,8 km
79%
Otey View
viewpoint ·
on the route
29,2 km
93%
Green's View
viewpoint ·
69 m off route
31,4 km
100%
Piney Point
viewpoint ·
294 m off route
31,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Perimeter Trail is 31.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Perimeter Trail takes approximately 7h 50min to complete.
No, Perimeter Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Perimeter Trail starts near coordinates 35.1949, -85.9358.
Perimeter Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.