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Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnson City, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tweetsie Trail Trailhead'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.
Easy, generally level route featuring rock tunnels as well as scenic stops along the way.
What runners say about Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
“Great trail for walking for biking, well maintained and flat (which is nice for a change)”
“Easy to walk and ride bicycles, the views are beautiful until you get to Elizabethton, and it stops being fun.”
“Road crossings were well marked to make it safer for all.”
Great place to go for a walk, bike ride, or run. I don't believe you'd want to skate as there are some areas of gravel. It is relatively flat, and the trails run a long way with a mixture of shade and sun. There are a few benches along the way to sit and rest at as well.
It's a beautiful scenic and historic walk. There's historical markers periodically throughout the trail. You can go from Johnson City to Elizabethton. It's an old railroad converted into a walking trail. You can do many different activities on the trail such as walk, run, and bike. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
First time back on a trail in a while, perfect starter for new hikers. Very flat and plenty of room to walk or bike. It is nice to get out and get active on its own, but the views this trail has to offer can be incredible. We only got through the first mile and a half, but we will be back to conquer the rest!
Love the trail. Easy to walk and ride bicycles, the views are beautiful until you get to Elizabethton, and it stops being fun. The only good thing is that you have plenty of places to get something to eat or drink and use the bathroom at one of the grocery stores.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy to walk and ride bicycles, the views are beautiful until you get to Elizabethton, and it stops being fun.”
“Parking lot is not huge but if it is full you can park in the baseball field parking lot across the street.”
“Great trail for walking for biking, well maintained and flat (which is nice for a change)”
“Nice trail with mostly gravel surface and surprisingly varied scenery, even within the first mile.”
“The only good thing is that you have plenty of places to get something to eat or drink and use the bathroom at one of the grocery stores.”
“It is relatively flat, and the trails run a long way with a mixture of shade and sun.”
“My only real complaint is that some dog owners apparently don’t pick up after their dogs.”
“There's historical markers periodically throughout the trail.”
“A well-maintained 19 miles of crushed gravel Trail for biking walking and riding.”
“Easily accessible trail for all different types of exercise.”
“Geocache located near trail head, clean porta potty and water fountain as well.”
Plan your run at Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance9.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitejohnsoncitytn.org
- Phone(423) 975-2700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:42 PM |
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