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Overlook Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Crossville, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Overlook Nature Trail'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.
Easy, scenic hiking trail through woodland and along a creek, with river views and vistas.
What runners say about Overlook Nature Trail
“Very well maintained walking trail with well placed steps and wood bridges over streams.”
“I took my dog out for a hike about 2 mi down to the river and back up and around it was a nice morning and it was a nice trail beautiful water and I couldn't be more pleased”
“A mostly easy to walk trail clearly marked.”
“It is definitely a peaceful place, but watch out for snakes 🐍 especially around the bluff and rocky area before you hit the trail.”
“An easy trail with the long loop of 2 miles, well designed and maintained.”
This is such an amazing honey hole to find. I thought hard about leaving a review on this place cause I just don't want it destroyed by ignorant people. But it's so beautiful, and there's just so much that I had to share the beauty. Plus there are already lots of other people already reviewing it.
As a big girl, I was hesitant to tackle this trail. It’s got some steep areas and since you start at the top and head down, the only way out is up. Despite my nightmarish daydreams of having to be helicoptered out, I survived. Honestly, it’s all so pretty to look at that you forget it’s a work out till the end.
Beautiful trail! Ended up here on a whim while waiting to get into our condo! Beautiful, well maintained trail with lots of variety! Lila dog & I enjoyed our hike! Question- what tree drops those huge leaves?
Went in to wade fish Daddy's Creek very fishy looking (creek) river. Trails were well defined and easy to moderate difficulty. It appears that the trail used to go farther along creek than signs indicate. I have caught smallmouth bass in the spring in this creek so I am confident there are fish to be caught.
Trail conditions & character
“I took my dog out for a hike about 2 mi down to the river and back up and around it was a nice morning and it was a nice trail beautiful water and I couldn't be more pleased”
“An easy trail with the long loop of 2 miles, well designed and maintained.”
“It’s got some steep areas and since you start at the top and head down, the only way out is up.”
“I took my dog out for a hike about 2 mi down to the river and back up and around it was a nice morning and it was a nice trail beautiful water and I couldn't be more pleased”
“It is definitely a peaceful place, but watch out for snakes 🐍 especially around the bluff and rocky area before you hit the trail.”
Plan your run at Overlook Nature Trail
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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