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Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Three Way, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Middle Fork Bottoms 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.
State park providing trails for walking, running, and biking, plus ponds and a fishing area.
What runners say about Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
“Walking paths are very well laid out and clean with what looks like more to come.”
“Middle Fork is a beautiful park with a staggering amount of paved trails.”
“Great place to walk, run and ride bikes on the paved pathways.”
“A wonderful peaceful space to walk & bicycle!”
Update 8.12.24: Middle Fork Bottoms is now officially a state park! Look for good things to come... Like kayaking, a welcome center, and additional trails! Update 12.26.23: Now there are handicap spots for parking as well as information boards in the parking lot areas.
Middle Fork is a beautiful park with a staggering amount of paved trails. Word of advice: Pee before you go. At the moment, there are no restrooms. The park in many ways is still under development. It's quite flat and not the most scenic yet, but it's a vast place to relax or exercise.
Beautiful, peaceful park! Great place for a run or a relaxing walk. It’s not yet completed, but there’s plenty of paved trails to enjoy.
Beautiful walking trails. I wish they were marked so you know how far you've walked. I know it's still all coming together so I'll be patient!
Trail conditions & character
“The sides of the paved walkways are mowed and it is being well maintained.”
“23: They now have porta potties, the bridges going back towards Jackson open, as well as a deck overlook out past the bridges to the Southwest.”
“23: They now have porta potties, the bridges going back towards Jackson open, as well as a deck overlook out past the bridges to the Southwest.”
“They should maybe add a couple of signs reminding doggie owners to pick up after their pets, even though there is a bag station provided near the main parking lot.”
“A wonderful peaceful space to walk & bicycle!”
“It's quite flat and not the most scenic yet, but it's a vast place to relax or exercise.”
Plan your run at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitetnstateparks.com
- Phone(731) 435-6725
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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