Fort Watauga – Elizabethton Covered Bridge loop from Johnson City

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Fort Watauga – Elizabethton Covered Bridge loop from Johnson City

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Fort Watauga – Elizabethton Covered Bridge loop from Johnson City

01:50

28.3km

190m

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: September 16, 2026

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5.73 km

Tweetsie Trail Along Buffalo Creek

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The Tweetsie Trail is a great trail for cyclist, walkers, and runners that runs from Johnson City through the town of Elizabethton, Tennessee. It is all smooth crushed gravel. This …

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9.61 km

Fort Watauga

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Fort Watauga is actually a reconstruction of the original fort that was here. Each year there are several different educational events that take place here. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park …

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13.7 km

Elizabethton Covered Bridge

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This bridge was built in 1882 in order to allow the town of Elizabethton to grow to the south. Each June there is a festival/parade that honors the bridge. Although …

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14.5 km

Tweetsie Trail

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The Tweetsie Trail is an entirely crushed-gravel rail trail traveling from Johnson City through the town of Elizabethton, Tennessee. The trail is fairly new and is super popular for walking, …

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