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Baker Creek Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Knoxville, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Baker Creek Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Paved

Nature preserve with trails, a pump track, and jump line for bikers of all skill levels.

What runners say about Baker Creek Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (119 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Really well maintained biking and mountain biking trails!”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“They encouraged me to join them here at Baker Creek as it is thrilling but beginner friendly.”

Great time! Nicely groomed trails and super fun bike park! Somthing for all ages!

★★★★★ — Chris , Mar 2025

Wonderful place to ride. Cruz Vally DH easy, Barn Burner intermediate(but jumps have large lips) Devils Racetrack hard but awesome huge berms and jumps! Those are the DH only trails. More trails for just flow and chilling. Pump tracks and jump lines and across the street even more skills stuff.

★★★★★ — Unknown , Apr 2022

Great place to take your family for a fun day. You can swing, picnic and ride your bike on many trails and obstacle routes. This is one is the nicest bike parks in the entire area. They also have competitions throughout the year

★★★★★ — Glr , Apr 2023

One of best trail systems in US. They have something for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Even the hardest trails are rollable to build confidence. There is a well developed skill section for kids to seasoned rider. They have a unique pump track and paved downhill jump line.

★★★★★ — Tony , Jun 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The downhill tracks are flowy and you simply cant beat the asphalt jumpline!”

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Plan your run at Baker Creek Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteoutdoorknoxville.com
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Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Baker Creek Preserve

653 E Red Bud Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.