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Hawthorne Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Chattanooga, Tennessee · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hawthorne Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Hawthorne Trailhead
This is a very nice paved trail. It is great for walking running or cycling. Lots of opportunities to experience nature along the creek. The Boardwalk is very nice and it feels like you are in a bayou.
Good parking area to access Riverwalk, lock your doors while you're away, not a lot of people, you might see a transient... be very careful if you ride or walk on the wooden bridge while it's damp, VERY slippery
Great trail, elevated wood decked trail running upstream, asphalt & elevated decking downstream. Downstream connects to the Tennessee River Park
Trail conditions & character
“Great trail, elevated wood decked trail running upstream, asphalt & elevated decking downstream.”
“The Boardwalk is very nice and it feels like you are in a bayou.”
Plan your run at Hawthorne Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitetpl.org
- Phone(423) 643-6311
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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