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Riverwoods State Natural Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Germantown, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Riverwoods State Natural Area'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.

Boardwalk

Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails.

What runners say about Riverwoods State Natural Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (124 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful walking path along the Wolf River. Wide, paved and brand new in 2016. Part of the Wolf River Greenbelt, extending to the Mississippi River

★★★★★ — A , Jun 2016

Wonderful segment of the greenway bike trail. You never know what cool places you find along the way. These trails are a great stress reliever.

★★★★★ — Adam , Jan 2024

open educational walking trails hidden in the nook of germantown off kimbrough very relaxing and informative

★★★★☆ — Forever , Mar 2025

I had great walk for this to be Memphis. People are friendly in the area and the path was clean. I felt safe.

★★★★☆ — Monterio , Sep 2025

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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.

🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“The shade of the boardwalk is good to avoid the heat of summer.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • Websitetn.gov
  • Phone+1 901-757-7375

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Riverwoods State Natural Area

Wolf River Blvd & Kimbrough Rd, Germantown, TN 38138

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Running trails near Germantown

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

Wolf River Nature Area (East)

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Germantown, TN

PavedShadedScenic

Green space for walking and jogging through woods and along the Wolf River.

under a mile away

Nashoba Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Germantown, TN

Scenic

Scenic park featuring walking, running and biking trails, plus fishing access.

under a mile away

under a mile away

Wolf River Refuge Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Memphis, TN

PavedShadedScenic

Hiking area with well-marked trails, plus opportunities for biking and swimming.

1.1 miles away

Cameron Brown Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 565 reviews

Germantown, TN

PavedShadedScenic

Large park with a lake, football/soccer field, softball fields, tennis courts & picnic/grill sites.

1.1 miles away

Wolf River Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Germantown, TN

MixedShadedScenic

Long trails for biking, jogging and walking through woods and along the Wolf River.

1.6 miles away

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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.