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Frozen Head State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,780 Google reviews · Running trail in Wartburg, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frozen Head State 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.
24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.
What runners say about Frozen Head State Park
“I always really enjoy hiking at Frozen Head because parking is easy, the trails are clean, and you are far enough away from hikers, that you only run into a few during your hike.”
“Park is awesome, trails are scenic and well maintained, plenty of amazing wildlife and views to find”
“Very peaceful and well maintained facilities.”
Very peaceful and well maintained facilities. Lovely hiking trails to keep a hiker busy all summer. Campgrounds we saw (did not stay overnight) looked nice. Restroom facilities were clean and stocked. We hiked to a waterfall with four kids, 11 and under, and everyone had a good time.
I went hiking to the waterfalls, and there are several very nice waterfalls that are not as talked about on the way. The flowers in this park are phenomenal during springtime. It is a very enjoyable experience and wonderful hike. The views from the top of the mountain were very good.
This is such a beautiful and well-maintained park. We stayed at Big Cove site 12 which has a nice large wooded area behind it. There are a wide variety of trails ranging from easy to difficult. It offers pretty much everything that GSMNP does without the large crowds. On most hikes, we only saw 10 to 15 people.
Absolutely loved this place...my whole family of 9, with a 10 person tent, an 8 person tent and a 3 person tent all fit on one campsite. We had a blast walking the trails, seeing the waterfalls...the campsite has a fire ring and a grill on them, so all you have to do is bring food to cook.
Trail conditions & character
“I went hiking to the waterfalls, and there are several very nice waterfalls that are not as talked about on the way.”
“A wonderful state park in Wartburg area northwest of Knoxville up in the hills 🏞️ Plenty of trails here at the park with varying levels of difficulty.”
“The sites are close together, so not much privacy, but the bathrooms with showers were exceptionally clean, and the surroundings are so beautiful they'll take your breath away.”
“Very peaceful and well maintained facilities.”
“I always really enjoy hiking at Frozen Head because parking is easy, the trails are clean, and you are far enough away from hikers, that you only run into a few during your hike.”
Plan your run at Frozen Head State Park
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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone+1 888-867-2757
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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