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Student Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Collegedale, Tennessee · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
30 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Student 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.

30 miOpen 24hScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Tranquil park with rock-climbing areas, picnic tables, fire pits and grassy areas.

What runners say about Student Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful areas to walk to and just a beautiful quiet nature setting.”

Nice trail in this park that runs along a creek bed. It also runs into a cemetery that is paved that you can walk around too. The bathrooms 🚻 weren't available to the public. Maybe the students have key cards but not sure.

★★★★★ — Jenny , Feb 2024

Great park, gets kinda nasty when it has been raining, so wouldn't advise going after rain, it gets really muddy. Other than that, great hangout area: nicely lit trails, great rocks to climb(idk if u need permission though?)🤷🏻‍♀️

★★★★★ — L , Dec 2018

Rustic accommodations, a shelter with picnic tables, a fire pit, and some restroom facilities near the parking area. Beautiful areas to walk to and just a beautiful quiet nature setting.

★★★★★ — Lora , Aug 2018

Great area with good picnic tables and a pretty creek. Very close to the Collegedale Greenway as well which adds walking opportunity.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“Beautiful areas to walk to and just a beautiful quiet nature setting.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Rustic accommodations, a shelter with picnic tables, a fire pit, and some restroom facilities near the parking area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Rustic accommodations, a shelter with picnic tables, a fire pit, and some restroom facilities near the parking area.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Student Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesouthern.edu
  • Phone+1 423-236-2807
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Student Park

Collegedale, Tennessee

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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.