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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.
What runners say about Wolf River Trails
“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.
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
How long is it? Bcuz me and bro are wanting to hike for 12 hours as many miles as we can
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. 🤙🏽😊🤙🏽
Trail conditions & character
“I suggest parking at the very beginning of trail which is where Farmington Blvd intersects with Wolf River Blvd.”
“I do like that there is plenty of shade and it’s near Wolf River.”
“There is only that 1 restroom and a few portables on the Greenline.”
“This trail also connects with Shelby Farm Greenline via a boardwalk that is slippery when wet.”
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 |
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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Shelby Farms Greenline
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Tour de Wolf Trailhead
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