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Wolf River Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Memphis, Tennessee · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
3.6 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Wolf River Trails' 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 miLoopOpen 24hShadedRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Wolf River Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“I do like that there is plenty of shade and it’s near Wolf River.”

I finally had the opportunity to ride on this trail. I didn’t like it very much because it has very narrow curves and many detours. If the first time riding it can be very confusing. For example, you may be riding and then have to make a right turn to stay on trail but you can also keep straight.

★★★★☆ — Dr. , Sep 2024

Wife and I have been here several times we love to ride the bikes on the trails. Last ride we did was total of 20 miles. We still have not done the complete experience

★★★★★ — Timothy , Oct 2025

How long is it? Bcuz me and bro are wanting to hike for 12 hours as many miles as we can

★★★★★ — Richard , Oct 2020

Awesome gnarly fun. Bring a bicycle, rollerblades, skates, skateboard,, running shoes, rent a e-bike or e-scooter pick your weapon of choice. Make sure to bring cold drinks. Small cooler is perfect. You won't be disappointed. 🤙🏽😊🤙🏽

★★★★★ — Gregory , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“I suggest parking at the very beginning of trail which is where Farmington Blvd intersects with Wolf River Blvd.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“I do like that there is plenty of shade and it’s near Wolf River.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There is only that 1 restroom and a few portables on the Greenline.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“This trail also connects with Shelby Farm Greenline via a boardwalk that is slippery when wet.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Wolf River Trails

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewolfriver.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Trails

6263 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120

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Running trails near Memphis

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

Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead

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under a mile away

Wolf River Greenway - Wolf Crossing Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixed

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Wolf River Greenway - Kirby Parkway Trailhead

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Shelby Farms Park

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Memphis, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds.

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Shelby Farms Greenline

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Tour de Wolf Trailhead

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Easy-to-technical trails for hiking and biking, with ponds, a dog park and a playground.

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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.