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Thatcher Switch Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Collegedale, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thatcher Switch Recreation 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.
What runners say about Thatcher Switch Recreation Area
A great place for walks, biking, a picnic or to watch trains. The paved trail follows the creek with lots of trees and wildlife for a very peaceful walk or run. There's plenty of parking and a public restroom too.
We parked in this lot to finish up a walk to the dog park. It' a short-distance and beautiful
Great location for walking, jogging, riding your bike or trying out that new long board
A fun place to park and play or a starting point for an excellent walking path.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a perfect location with regular trains passing by, nice bathroom, shaded picnic area, playground and easy parking.”
Plan your run at Thatcher Switch Recreation Area
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
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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