Best running trails in Tennessee
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 248,275 reviews of Tennessee trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (218 in Tennessee do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 16 cities, 8 of them paved, 3 loops, 6 shaded, and 3 with a stated distance. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Shelby Farms Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 12,300 reviews
4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds.
Radnor Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews
1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.
Warriors' Path State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,592 reviews
Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility.
Steele Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,757 reviews
2,200-acre lakefront park with paddleboating plus regular & disc golf, a mini train & nature trails.
Warner Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews
Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.
Tennessee Riverpark
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews
Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.
McGregor Park & Cumberland Riverwalk
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,462 reviews
Charming park hugging the Cumberland River, with picnic areas, a museum, trails & a boat ramp.
Charlie Daniels Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,296 reviews
Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, plus tennis, basketball & sand volleyball courts.
Eiffel Tower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,391 reviews
Park, pool and tower featuring a replica Eiffel Tower and a splash pad.
Laurel Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,243 reviews
National park area featuring a moderately strenuous paved trail leading to a popular waterfall.
Enterprise South Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,889 reviews
Wooded 2,800-acre park offering walking & biking trails, picnic areas, a lake & a visitor center.
Greenbelt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,793 reviews
Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.
Moss-Wright Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews
Comprising 147 acres & including several ballfields plus a large playground, trails & picnic tables.
Rotary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews
Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.
Red Clay State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,339 reviews
State park with Native American exhibits & cultural activities, plus picnic areas & an amphitheater.
Pinkerton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,356 reviews
Public recreation area with walking trails, picnic pavilions & extensive playground equipment.
McFee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,238 reviews
Paved walking trails, athletic fields, a playground & splash pad are offered at this local park.
Crockett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews
This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.
Athens Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Spacious public park with lighted sports facilities, a conference center & a disc golf course.
Where these trails are
The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.
- Running trails in Memphis, TN
- Running trails in Nashville, TN
- Running trails in Kingsport, TN
- Running trails in Bristol, TN
- Running trails in Chattanooga, TN
- Running trails in Clarksville, TN
- Running trails in Mt. Juliet, TN
- Running trails in Paris, TN
- Running trails in Sevierville, TN
- Running trails in Goodlettsville, TN
- Running trails in Johnson City, TN
- Running trails in Cleveland, TN
- Running trails in Franklin, TN
- Running trails in Farragut, TN
- Running trails in Brentwood, TN
- Running trails in Athens, TN