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Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Memphis, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
3.6 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section'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.

Mixed3.6 miLoopScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Always beautiful site and tranquil!”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great place to jog, although a bit funky smelling as the water goes down from flood levels.”

Latest addition to the Wolf River Greenway system! Stretches from the north end of Mud Island all the way to 2nd Street. Eventually, this end of the greenway will connect with the earlier sections in East Memphis and beyond. Great way to exercise and get out of the house.

★★★★★ — Paul , Nov 2017

Glad to see the expansion of the Wolf River Greenway. Its a nice little park now and will be 5 stars once it eventually connects to the remainder of the Greenway.

★★★★☆ — Andrea , Feb 2019

Took the trail along the Mississippi River and walked through Harbor Town. Absolutely beautiful.

★★★★★ — Susanne , Aug 2022

One of our favorite walking trails to start our morning when working in the downtown precinity or Mud Island area. The pavement is smooth. There are many shady areas as well as sunny spots. It's filled with tons of trees and natural habitat. What we love the most is...

★★★★★ — Cleaning , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 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 4 mentions

“Always beautiful site and tranquil!”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🔁 Loop trail

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section

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
  • Loop distance3.6 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitewolfriver.org
  • Phone(901) 452-6500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section

1320 N Mud Island Rd, Memphis, TN 38103

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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.