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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.
Nature preserve with trails, a pump track, and jump line for bikers of all skill levels.
What runners say about Baker Creek Preserve
“Really well maintained biking and mountain biking trails!”
“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!
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.
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
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.
Trail conditions & character
“The downhill tracks are flowy and you simply cant beat the asphalt jumpline!”
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 |
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