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Eastern Flank Battle Field Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 355 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eastern Flank Battle Field Park'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.
Park sited on the grounds of a Civil War battle with 110-acres of fields, shade trees & trails.
What runners say about Eastern Flank Battle Field Park
“Absolutely amazing place an great ppl ❤ The battlegrounds are well kept the original fencing 😲 but my favorite thing was the cemetery.”
“Beautiful and safe walking trail and historic park located close to the center of Franklin.”
Beautiful and safe walking trail and historic park located close to the center of Franklin. Highly recommend for a brisk sunset or sunrise walk.
So hard to write a review about a place like this. If you walk the 1 mile path, go to the right first. You will be able to follow the signs better. In awe of what happened on those grounds and the blood thar spilled. Be sure to visit the gift shop and do the tour. So amazing to see the signs in the cemetery.
Large Battlefield with paved walkway and several placards to read. Battlefield and Confederate Cemetery are free to explore. Carnton Plantation costs $18 per person to tour. Your ticket also gets you into the exhibits next to the gift shop as well
Great experience walking the grounds. I also did the house tour, which was very informative with lots of the original furniture. Unfortunately you cannot take photographs inside.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and safe walking trail and historic park located close to the center of Franklin.”
“Great for walking or using your wheelchair and walking your dog.”
“Large Battlefield with paved walkway and several placards to read.”
Plan your run at Eastern Flank Battle Field Park
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefranklintn.gov
- Phone(615) 794-2103
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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