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Eureka Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 227 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eureka Trail'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.
Multipurpose trail for hiking, biking and horses.
What runners say about Eureka Trail
“As a dog owner, I appreciate the reminder to clean up after our furry friends, but there's one thing.”
“This trail is only 4 miles but you can do a loop on the beautiful country roads which would bring you up to 8 or so miles.”
“Entrance in Athens is well marked with ample parking and a restroom building.”
Beautiful trail and good for all bikers, walkers from beginners to advanced. There is even an air pump available.
Pretty cool place in the middle of now where actually. Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking already puts this place above most parks. Check it out this track is super cool and super maintained because it is actually an old railroad train track.
Nice walking trail in Athens TN, not heavily travelled so use caution when walking alone. You may find the occasional horse rider on the trail as well. Trail is not paved but covered with fine gravel so be prepared for your sneakers and pants to be covered with grayish dust from the gravel.
5.6 mile trail one-way, 11.2 both. Expect to see some critters on the way
Trail conditions & character
“Trail is not paved but covered with fine gravel so be prepared for your sneakers and pants to be covered with grayish dust from the gravel.”
“This trail is only 4 miles but you can do a loop on the beautiful country roads which would bring you up to 8 or so miles.”
“Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking already puts this place above most parks.”
“Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking already puts this place above most parks.”
“Steady descent and climbs - mostly flat gravel with a turnaround at the end.”
“As a dog owner, I appreciate the reminder to clean up after our furry friends, but there's one thing.”
“Entrance in Athens is well marked with ample parking and a restroom building.”
“Trail is not paved but covered with fine gravel so be prepared for your sneakers and pants to be covered with grayish dust from the gravel.”
“The trail is good, but I suggest installing restrooms and a drinking fountain.”
Plan your run at Eureka Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteathenstn.gov
- Phone+1 423-744-2704
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
Running trails near Athens
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Athens Parks & Recreation Department
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Denso Eco Park
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