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River Bottom Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelbyville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Bottom 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.
What runners say about River Bottom Park
“The walking and sitting areas are clean which is a nice touch seeing how a lot of people dont respect the river”
“A beautiful little riverside walkway where you can view up close the old water mill building and also it features a boat landing.”
“The traffic noise from the other side of the Duck River gets a little loud at times yet other than that it is relaxing and peaceful.”
Although the river is up it is still so peaceful down here. The walking and sitting areas are clean which is a nice touch seeing how a lot of people dont respect the river
Great place to walk the dog and fish but needs some type of security as it's in a secluded area. I've seen herons, moles, and minnows. My dog loves it here as she likes to smell everything. Not for small children.
Nice little paved walking trail next to the mighty Duck River with sitting benches spaced out nicely. Also a large soccer practice field is onsite.
A nice relaxing place to go set by the river .A nice short walking path with benches
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful little riverside walkway where you can view up close the old water mill building and also it features a boat landing.”
“Great park, easy parking in her crowded beautiful out here this time of year”
“The traffic noise from the other side of the Duck River gets a little loud at times yet other than that it is relaxing and peaceful.”
Plan your run at River Bottom Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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