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Riverwalk Park Dam

4.5 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Riverwalk Park Dam'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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What runners say about Riverwalk Park Dam

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (262 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“What it lacks in size it makes up for in beauty with a nice wide spillway and a picturesque rocky bluff on the far side of the Duck River.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“There's a walking trail that follows the Duck, but if you just want a second of peaceful views and sounds, this is a great free stop.”

Columbia is becoming quite a trendy place in the recent years. Downtown has lots of nice stores, restaurants and even its own vinyl record shop and Muletown coffee house! Once you are down enjoying coffee downtown walk or drive over to the Riverwalk Park. Beautiful promenade along the Duck river.

★★★★★ — Ivan , Jan 2021

An awesome place to just go and walk , good place to do some fishing ,just about every kind of species of fish you can think of in the water love this area also a lot of nice people here a really good place to come relax rest a little bit or just sit in your car and eat lunch

★★★★★ — Garry , Oct 2019

Gorgeous view of falling water. There's a walking trail that follows the Duck, but if you just want a second of peaceful views and sounds, this is a great free stop.

★★★★★ — Jon , Apr 2022

Walk my dog there a lot. Not crowded usually. Paved wide sidewalks. Lots of grass. Right next to Duck River.

★★★★☆ — Mike , Nov 2024

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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 9 mentions

“What it lacks in size it makes up for in beauty with a nice wide spillway and a picturesque rocky bluff on the far side of the Duck River.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“There's a walking trail that follows the Duck, but if you just want a second of peaceful views and sounds, this is a great free stop.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There's also no restrooms except for in the main part of the park which is a bit of a walk from the dam area, so you're better off driving to them if you're in need of one.”

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Plan your run at Riverwalk Park Dam

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecolumbiatn.gov

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Riverwalk Park Dam

500-598 Riverside Dr, Columbia, TN 38401

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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.