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Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 712 Google reviews · Running trail in Knoxville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area'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.
Sprawling public park with over 50 miles of interconnected trails, forested expanses & a river.
What runners say about Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area
“Great for dove and waterfowl hunting, it also has a gorgeous sunflower field as well as a paved walking track winding through the area.”
“Great for running or family walks along the river or biking on paved trails.”
“And of course dogs are welcome though they do need to be leashed.”
Great place to walk/run, trail is paved and relatively flat. There is a an extended trail at the end of the paved one or you can make it a loop and turn off on the gravel… that can go back to the parking lot… it’s where the sunflowers and silo are. Dog and bike friendly. Sunflowers every other year.
We can walk here from our house and we love it. The sunflowers are amazing when they are in season every other year.
My friend told me there was a sunflower field in this area. From how she described it, I didn’t have big hopes. I was absolutely stunned upon arriving. I’ve been riding my bike on the William Skelton Greenway for a couple of years, but never seen the sunflowers. There are acres of them.
Great trail network with varied terrain. Great for running or family walks along the river or biking on paved trails. Mountain biking trails are challenging and fun. Sunflower fields every other year are mind blowingly cool in early July
Trail conditions & character
“Great for dove and waterfowl hunting, it also has a gorgeous sunflower field as well as a paved walking track winding through the area.”
“Great for dove and waterfowl hunting, it also has a gorgeous sunflower field as well as a paved walking track winding through the area.”
“If you use the forks of river parking area you do not have to pay the ijams parking fee.”
“And of course dogs are welcome though they do need to be leashed.”
“Road is gravel but can do in low clearance car if careful”
“No bathrooms, but there are public restrooms down the road at ijams.”
Plan your run at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetn.gov
- Phone(800) 332-0900
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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