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Hidden Hollow Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Cookeville, Tennessee · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Hidden Hollow 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.

LoopLit at night

What runners say about Hidden Hollow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This place is hard not to like. It is slowly being revamped from a crazy religious-themed mini golf, walking path. There's a church, waterfalls, some animals, a truly great Air BnB rental and a snack shed that opens during events like the Christmas lights display.

★★★★☆ — Lee , Oct 2025

Great place to experience the Christmas spirit. From cappuccino to nachos to burgers to funnel cakes. You can do the light display drive or park and walk around the park. Plus they offer $5 pony rides on select nights. 🎄🎅🐴😍🤶❤️

★★★★☆ — Jojo , Dec 2024

Beautiful Christmas lights, can walk and drive through. Hot chocolate, funnel cake 😋 $7.00 per person, great outting for entire family!

★★★★★ — Janice , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 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.

💡 Lit for night running 24 mentions

“There are a lot of Christmas lights to see, Santa and Frosty are always friendly, the people are always friendly, and the pony rides were perfect for the kids.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Hidden Hollow Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Websitefacebook.com
  • Phone(931) 526-4038

Where to find Hidden Hollow Park

1901 Mt Pleasant Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

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Running trails near Cookeville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Cinderella Park

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Small and quiet, clean playground area with sand that's also home to a basketball court.

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Dogwood Park

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LitScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a performance pavilion, an interactive fountain & accessible, fenced-in playground.

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Walnut Park

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Park with picnic areas and a short walking trail set in a quiet location.

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Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail Trailhead

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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.