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Johnson Ridge Small Wild Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Bean Station, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Johnson Ridge Small Wild 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.
What runners say about Johnson Ridge Small Wild Area
“Beautiful area for hikes, fishing, and just to get away for a picnic.”
“It is very peaceful once you walk far away from the trailhead.”
Amazing place for just under a two mile hike. Nice clear trail that is still an adventure with tree roots and rocks to navigate over. The trail route has you in the woods the whole time walking right next to the water for over 3/4 the trail.
Very nice little loop. It's like every bend has its own personality! Highly recommended.
Great little place to get away for a quick hike and enjoy the views around Cherokee Lake. Note - only 5 parking spaces and one of those is handicapped. Trail loop is about 1.7 miles and pretty much flat the whole way. Closes at dark.
Nice trail but didn't get to finish because someone was hunting very close by. Had to leave because the shots were a little unnerving and got closer the further I walked the trail. Just a heads up to anyone heading out here!
Trail conditions & character
“Great little place to get away for a quick hike and enjoy the views around Cherokee Lake.”
“Not alot of changing elevation so it's easy to walk around.”
“It is very peaceful once you walk far away from the trailhead.”
“The trail is wide, mostly flat and clearly defined with some nice views of the lake.”
Plan your run at Johnson Ridge Small Wild Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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