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Trails End
4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Trails End'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 Trails End
“Gorgeous little area, it felt like a magical place that was hidden from most people.”
Gorgeous little area, it felt like a magical place that was hidden from most people. I never would have noticed it if I hadn't looked for a trailhead. There are some bridges over creeks, it's a little hilly but nothing this overweight girl couldn't handle.
The wide gravel road attracts lots of mountain bikers, some joggers and hikers. There are 3 bridge crossings of Bear Creek within the first half mile from this trailhead. The Northern Boundary main loop is 9.3 miles in total but this section is only 1.6 miles to connect with main loop.
My favorite place to go walking! This time of year leaves are beautiful. It is gravel but easy to walk on. We always encounter dogs walking with their parents or other walkers or bikers. Everyone is friendly!
Pretty nice little walk but the parking was quite tricky to locate and pull into 😅. Definitely a great spot for regular exercise!
Trail conditions & character
“You can do an out and back or make a loop that will pass the quarry.”
“Gorgeous little area, it felt like a magical place that was hidden from most people.”
“The wide gravel road attracts lots of mountain bikers, some joggers and hikers.”
“We didn't quite get there due to rainy weather but got in 5 miles of catching up!”
“There are some bridges over creeks, it's a little hilly but nothing this overweight girl couldn't handle.”
“There are 3 bridge crossings of Bear Creek within the first half mile from this trailhead.”
“beautiful when walking in the wooden areas with the twinkling lights.”
“We always encounter dogs walking with their parents or other walkers or bikers.”
Plan your run at Trails End
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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