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Trail of Tears

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Trail of Tears' 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.

Scenic

Good for kids, this locale provides hiking and sightseeing opportunities.

What runners say about Trail of Tears

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“We came from Michigan stop to by for a nice quick walk it was beautiful the birds are singing it's an awesome Park”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Beautiful family friendly place to visit.”

Wonderful walking trail. I suggest reading about the trail of tears before walking it...makes it more meaningful

★★★★★ — Faith , Sep 2018

Well maintained historic trail at David Crockett State park. Beautiful vistas along an easy trail.

★★★★★ — Albert , Jan 2019

We came from Michigan stop to by for a nice quick walk it was beautiful the birds are singing it's an awesome Park

★★★★★ — Rhonda , Mar 2019

A great trail. Frequently hike here. I can really feel the history when you're walking the old trail versus the part they marked because the old trail couldn't be followed.

★★★★★ — Cyndael , Oct 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 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 9 mentions

“We came from Michigan stop to by for a nice quick walk it was beautiful the birds are singing it's an awesome Park”

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Plan your run at Trail of Tears

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.

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 pm

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 Trail of Tears

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

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Running trails near Lawrenceburg

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Scout Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Lawrenceburg, TN

Lions Club-founded, 18-hole golf course surrounded by a park with walking trails.

under a mile away

David Crockett State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,623 reviews

Lawrenceburg, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Creekside park with walking trails, camping & cabins, plus boat rentals & a massive swimming pool.

under a mile away

Fitness Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Lawrenceburg, TN

1.1 miles away

Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Lawrenceburg, TN

Scenic

14,942-acre year-round site featuring a campground, fishing lakes, horse trails & hunting areas.

12.5 miles away

Marbut's Bend

4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Elkmont, AL

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Gravel and boardwalk paths traversing a swampy area with wetlands and the Elk River, all ideal for casual walking.

27.1 miles away

Shoal Creek Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Florence, AL

Natural surfaceScenic

Natural area for hiking and horseback riding featuring trails that wind through forests and cross creeks and waterfalls.

27.5 miles away

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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.