Home › Tennessee › Franklin › Timberland Park
Timberland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Timberland 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.
Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.
What runners say about Timberland Park
“Visitor center built in 2014 has cozy gas logs, clean restrooms, birding and wildflower field guides available to read in facility and ADA trails are nice too.”
“Beautiful and easy hike deep into the woods without seeing others - ran into one other person on a cross-trail.”
“No boots needed and semi easy trails are well marked.”
“Great park with a lot of hiking trails, and was very peaceful to walk as it wasn't very crowded on Mother's Day.”
“Beautiful and easy hike deep into the woods without seeing others - ran into one other person on a cross-trail.”
Went for a Sunday drive and stopped by for a pit stop. The facility is beautiful and inviting with ADA access. There are short ADA trails and longer circuits for a more challenging hike through the woods. There are even walking sticks to borrow if you need one. Definately worth the stop.
Very nice hiking trails and easy to follow. The trails are well marked and informative tree markers. Just need some day hikers because the trails are not Rocky and uneven. They have a really nice nature center with maps and info. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. Pets are allowed as long as they're on leash.
A beautiful park with lots of trails. It is well maintained and the trails are labeled well. There is a short segment at the entrance that is ADA accessible which is wonderful.
Great park with a lot of hiking trails, and was very peaceful to walk as it wasn't very crowded on Mother's Day. Be forewarned though that there are some pretty steep grades on the trails, so if you don't think you are capable of safely walking inclines and declines, bring some walking sticks.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and easy hike deep into the woods without seeing others - ran into one other person on a cross-trail.”
“Dog friendly but there is a preserve where pets are not allowed off of the Nancy Conway trail.”
“Visitor center built in 2014 has cozy gas logs, clean restrooms, birding and wildflower field guides available to read in facility and ADA trails are nice too.”
“There was a really cute bench swing near the parking lot that had a breathtaking view.”
“Great park with a lot of hiking trails, and was very peaceful to walk as it wasn't very crowded on Mother's Day.”
“While a bit small, it's a beautifully maintained park work great vistas out over the Tennessee hills.”
“The trails are well marked and informative tree markers.”
“Beautiful canopy of forest surrounds these trails and would be a welcome respite on a warm summer day.”
“Visitor center built in 2014 has cozy gas logs, clean restrooms, birding and wildflower field guides available to read in facility and ADA trails are nice too.”
Plan your run at Timberland Park
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.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewcparksandrec.com
- Phone(615) 232-4154
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Franklin
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Wild Elm Westhaven Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews
Westhaven Trails Cheltenham Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
Walking Path
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Warner Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews
Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.
Bowie Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 810 reviews
Forested trails, a treehouse playground & an education center highlight this nature preserve.