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Oak Ridge Quarry

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Oak Ridge Quarry'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.

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Crushed gravelScenic

What runners say about Oak Ridge Quarry

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Nice little hike with some beautiful views and some history with 3 old cemeteries.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Nice easy walk to Quarry from North Boundary Trail.”

Beautiful views nice walking trails, cool old cemetery. Mostly gravel and some side dirt hiking trails too. And dog friendly!!🙂

★★★★★ — Jenna , Sep 2024

Easier walk with amazing view at the end! Took my friend from out of town and she loved it! Great day!

★★★★★ — Danita , Feb 2024

Nice easy walk to Quarry from North Boundary Trail. Mostly gravel path. There is a rope swing to go over water and drop in.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Oct 2025

Beautiful teal water at the quarry. Be sure to wear good shoes because the whole path is gravel.

★★★★★ — April , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Nice little hike with some beautiful views and some history with 3 old cemeteries.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 5 mentions

“Be sure to wear good shoes because the whole path is gravel.”

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Plan your run at Oak Ridge Quarry

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.

Where to find Oak Ridge Quarry

XJCW+CP, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Running trails near Oak Ridge

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

Walk to Quarry

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North Boundary Greenway

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Northern Boundary Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

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Trails End

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Black Oak Ridge Conservation Easement

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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.