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Seven Bridges Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Crossville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Seven Bridges Trailhead'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.
Scenic loop trail of around 2 miles featuring several bridges over rocky terrain.
What runners say about Seven Bridges Trailhead
“Seven Bridges Trail in Fairfield Glades is a peaceful and scenic hike that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying nature.”
“Seven Bridges Trail in Fairfield Glades is a peaceful and scenic hike that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying nature.”
“This 2 mile loop is pretty a pretty easy hike but if you see one of the 7 bridges, you pretty much saw them all as they are all alike.”
Neat little hike. We live nearby so it's close and wanted to give it a try with all the others. You definitely want to wait till after a decent rain so you have more water and things to look at. Pretty easy hike, a lot of roots and rocks with a little climbing. I think it was close to 200' elevation climb.
Gorgeous trail. There are a few brief rocky "climbs" but this trail is very beginner-friendly. Watch for rocks and roots along the path!
This beautiful trail starts with a half mile trail leading to a loop that is 1 mile long. In total its 2 miles, and is very enjoyable. The trail is fairly smooth at the start, and when you get to the loop it is rocky and muddy (at least in the winter). This isn't terribly, but be aware of the possibility of slipping.
A nice little trail. Parked at methodist church parking lot. Across the street to access the trail head. Hiked seven bridges, then connected with st George, followed a connector (unfortunately a small section is on the road) to library trail, took paved central trails, finally looped back to my parking. An easy stroll.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is available at the Methodist Church on Westchester Drive—just be respectful, especially during Sunday services.”
“Seven Bridges Trail in Fairfield Glades is a peaceful and scenic hike that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying nature.”
“The trail is fairly smooth at the start, and when you get to the loop it is rocky and muddy (at least in the winter).”
“This 2 mile loop is pretty a pretty easy hike but if you see one of the 7 bridges, you pretty much saw them all as they are all alike.”
“Seven Bridges Trail in Fairfield Glades is a peaceful and scenic hike that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying nature.”
Plan your run at Seven Bridges Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitegladetrails.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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