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The Trails at Fontanel
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · Running trail in Whites Creek, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from The Trails at Fontanel'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.
Shady spot for scenic walks and hikes on wooded trails.
What runners say about The Trails at Fontanel
“If you bring your pups, definitely bring something to clean up with after your hike, or at least something to cover your seats for the ride home.”
“The trail was extra soupy and muddy, but absolutely gorgeous.”
“I really like this trail, 2 miles, not too difficult, but shaded, so nice way to get out of the heat.”
“My dog loves it, especially playing in the river on our way out.”
I really like this trail, 2 miles, not too difficult, but shaded, so nice way to get out of the heat. My dog loves it, especially playing in the river on our way out.
I'm just passing through town and thought we'd check this out while here. The hike through the trees was nice to get away from the city and the road for a bit. If you bring your pups, definitely bring something to clean up with after your hike, or at least something to cover your seats for the ride home.
I have to drop my rating for this place. My car, and other cars that I have seen were broken into on a fairly regular basis so be careful. I left a small backpack with dog Goods in it, so if you going to leave a purse or backpack or bag of any kind I would not park there.
Pretty muddy which I don't care about at all. Could definitely use a little upkeep. Still beautiful and a pleasant walk.
Trail conditions & character
“I left a small backpack with dog Goods in it, so if you going to leave a purse or backpack or bag of any kind I would not park there.”
“It is a bit muddy at spots, but there is a creek to get it off if needed.”
“The trail was extra soupy and muddy, but absolutely gorgeous.”
“I really like this trail, 2 miles, not too difficult, but shaded, so nice way to get out of the heat.”
“It was Midday and there were six other cars in the parking lot when my vehicle was broken into.”
“Also, as of January 8th they have torn down the bridge so you can't make the full loop.”
Plan your run at The Trails at Fontanel
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 615-724-1600
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