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Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ Running trail in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary'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.

Lit at nightScenicQuiet

Park offering picnic areas and fishing, along with swimming in a lake.

What runners say about Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary

Pulled from public reviews — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“This is a beautiful little spot to fish, kayak, bird watch, or just relax for a bit.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“This is such a beautiful park with several peaceful lake views.”

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 12 mentions

“This is a beautiful little spot to fish, kayak, bird watch, or just relax for a bit.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“Not Sure about the bird Sanctuary but Nooga Lights is awesome!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“This is such a beautiful park with several peaceful lake views.”

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Plan your run at Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Websitesoddy-daisy.org
  • Phone+1 423-332-5323
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday

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 Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary

11750 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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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.