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Fred Young Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Jackson, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Fred Young 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Fred Young Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (34 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Usually a quiet place for a wooded area walk or jog.”

I had to redo this review as I had my parks missed up. This park is in between Pinson and Bemis. Known for the BMX track. It has a play ground and ballfields as well. Usually a quiet place for a wooded area walk or jog.

★★★★★ — Slim , Oct 2021

This is a very challenging single track trail. Really enjoyed it. There are a few manmade bridges. Very steep at times. No holders. Mostly pine trees and some hard wood.

★★★★★ — Mark , Aug 2017

The park needs some repairs to BMX track that’s run down the baseball fields could use some love as well The mountain biking tracks looked beginner level for the areas that I could see

★★★★☆ — Mattman , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 34 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Usually a quiet place for a wooded area walk or jog.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Fred Young Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemadisoncountytn.gov
  • Phone(731) 988-3960

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Fred Young Park

3265 US-45, Jackson, TN 38301

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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.