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Walter Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · Running trail in Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 17 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Walter Hill 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.
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, and picnic areas.
What runners say about Walter Hill Trailhead
“hills (decent sized), bridges over water, great views, shaded & sunny, with two great resting spots!”
Beautiful day for a hike, and the trail is wonderful. I saw a giant owl fly across the river as I was hiking. So inspiring.
Great Greenway trail for variety...hills (decent sized), bridges over water, great views, shaded & sunny, with two great resting spots! So thankful for this trail!
About two miles of additional hiking trail and improvements to an equestrian trail were dedicated today at the Walter Hill Trailhead on the North Murfreesboro Greenway. The trail follows the East Fork Stones River on the northeast side of Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and U.S.
The water here is gorgeous. Lots of people come here for fishing or kayaking. There's a beautiful tree you can climb up (it has boards nailed to it) that is right over the water. They just put a walking trail in as well! Great place for a picnic. There is not too much to explore at this trailhead.
Trail conditions & character
“About two miles of additional hiking trail and improvements to an equestrian trail were dedicated today at the Walter Hill Trailhead on the North Murfreesboro Greenway.”
“hills (decent sized), bridges over water, great views, shaded & sunny, with two great resting spots!”
“About two miles of additional hiking trail and improvements to an equestrian trail were dedicated today at the Walter Hill Trailhead on the North Murfreesboro Greenway.”
“This trail is not considered handicap accessible which is presumably because of the steep hills.”
“Good for short walks and has a nice paved greenway trail.”
Plan your run at Walter Hill Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance17 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.
- At the trailheadparking, 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.
- Websitemurfreesborotn.gov
- Phone+1 615-890-5333
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7:30 pm |
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