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

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

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

02:26

38.8km

320m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.9 km

Fountain roundabout

Highlight • Monument

Often occupied by geese in the warmer months, this large fountain serves as the roughly halfway spot on the Cherokee Boulevard trail. This is also at the bottom of where the larger hills on the trail begin/end.

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15.6 km

Sequoyah Hills entrance

Highlight • Monument

The entrance to the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood is a stoned gate surrounded by some bushes and shrubs. This gate marks the northern terminal of the crushed-cinder path of Cherokee Boulevard. Across Kingston Pike, one can gain access to the Third Creek Greenway, which is a paved path that travels for several miles both east and west.

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18.5 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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18.8 km

Three Rivers Rambler Station

Highlight • Rest Area

20.1 km

Third Creek

Lake

20.5 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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21.4 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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25.8 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 keeping watch for kids dashing about. Laps around the fountains also provide views of the iconic Sunsphere tower perched at the park's edge. Waters of the World makes a refreshing, lively pit stop along Knoxville runs.

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26.2 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 a landmark of the 1982 World's Fair, and the surrounding park is very well preserved and clean.

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38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

10.8 km

10.4 km

1.63 km

797 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

13.1 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Today

Thursday 16 July

34°C

22°C

68 %

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

Fountain roundabout

Sequoyah Hills entrance

Tyson Park

Three Rivers Rambler Station

Third Creek Greenway & Neyland Greenway intersection

View of Norfolk Southern railroad bridge

Waters of the World

Sunsphere Observation Tower

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