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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Tennessee
Tennessee has 111 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 52 cities and towns — Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Johnson City and 48 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Fall Creek Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,904 reviews
Vast recreation area with a lodge, camping & a restaurant, plus an 18-hole championship golf course.
Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,336 reviews
Elevated memorial park, featuring Civil War monuments, artillery & exhibits, plus sweeping vistas.
Panther Creek State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,591 reviews
This vast park offers 17 hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails & year-round fishing.
Warner Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews
Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.
Dunbar Cave State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,539 reviews
Home to a historic cave, this park offers bank fishing, 3 hiking trails & diverse wildlife.
Ijams Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.
Laurel Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,243 reviews
National park area featuring a moderately strenuous paved trail leading to a popular waterfall.
Frozen Head State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,780 reviews
24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.
Pinkerton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,356 reviews
Public recreation area with walking trails, picnic pavilions & extensive playground equipment.
Standing Stone State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
Park with woods, meadows, streams & a lake features hiking trails, cabins, lodges & campsites.
Sunset Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,241 reviews
Rocky cliff overlooking a valley & Battle of Wauhatchie site with a steep hiking trail.
Clarksville Greenway
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,152 reviews
This 4.6-mi. asphalt path along a former railway allows walking, biking & skating.
Melton Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews
173 miles of shoreline with boating, picnic shelter, playground, pavilion & sand volleyball court.
Short Springs Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,071 reviews
Well-known locale featuring scenic waterfalls & nature trails in tranquil surroundings.
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,045 reviews
Park within a state forest features a 12-acre lake, hiking trails & varied lodging options.
Beaman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
A diverse, 1,700-acre park featuring a nature center & hiking trails at all levels of difficulty.
Little Debbie Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 698 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational area featuring a playground and a zip line.
House Mountain State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Knoxville-area nature preserve featuring views from the top of a mountain along with hiking trails and picnic tables.
Blue Hole
4.8 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Relaxed area featuring several waterfalls, some with swimming areas and one 4-tiered cascade.
Haw Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities.
Harvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Community space with a creek and a playground featuring a wheelchair-accessible swing.
Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
Forested park featuring a lakeside trail, as well as an old quarry and 1920s resort remains.
Harpeth River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Hiking trails to the point where the river passes through an 1800s tunnel, creating a waterfall.
Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Smoky Mountains veterans’ memorial park offering hiking, picnicking, bird-watching & skyline views.
Virgin Falls State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Over 1,000 acres of picturesque wilderness with hiking trails, campsites, waterfalls & caves.
Laurel Fork Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 407 reviews
Trail leading to a waterfall in a wilderness area with rocky paths and inclines.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 394 reviews
Public park with a splash pad and playground, plus a restroom and walking track.
Stringers Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Park featuring various trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Laurel Falls Trailhead and Appalachian Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Scenic hiking route featuring waterfalls and creek views.
White Oak Mountain Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Mountain hiking paths for all skill levels, plus mountain-biking trails.
Melton Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Park featuring a picnic area, playground, and trails, plus a boat launch and swimming.
Guild-Hardy Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Shaded trail, featuring a waterfall and bike-riding trails, plus scenic overlooks.
Window Cliffs State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Popular outdoor recreation area featuring 275 acres of rocky terrain crisscrossed by creeks.
Kohl's Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Scenic trail for walking, biking and running, plus fishing and kayaking.
I.C. King Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews
Waterfront expanse with shore & pier fishing, non-motorized boating & trails for hiking or biking.
Timberland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.
Third Creek Greenway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Peaceful greenway for walking and jogging amongst the trees, plus biking.
White Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Park offering picnic shelters, a playground, and athletic fields, plus dog-friendly areas.
Deep Well Trailhead - Warner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Hiking area featuring varied terrain, including fields and woodlands, plus picnic tables.
International Harvester Managerial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
City park offering a small trail, benches, and picnic tables, plus fishing and a lake.
Gatlinburg Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Popular, level hiking and biking trail along a creek with remnants of old cabins.
Henslee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Large city-owned space featuring a splash pad, a playground, trails, disc golf and a former golf course.
Winstead Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Compact green space & former Civil War battle site with paved walking trails & memorial monuments.
Winding Stairs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Relaxed park featuring waterfalls (including the namesake Winding Stairs), plus hiking trails and picnic tables.
Julia Falls Overlook
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Picturesque spot on Signal Mountain offering panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge.
Walter Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, and picnic areas.
TVA Big Ridge Small Wild Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Scenic, 2.8-mile hiking trail with dog parks, plus a creek for kayaking.
Porters Creek Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Natural area, featuring a cabin and waterfalls along gravel trails.
Shelby Farms Greenline
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Paved route featuring biking, walking and running trails, plus lake views.
Buffalo Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Nature sanctuary with 300 acres and educational programs dedicated to the conservation of native flora and fauna.
Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
14,942-acre year-round site featuring a campground, fishing lakes, horse trails & hunting areas.
William Hastie Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Recreational area for walking, running, and mountain biking with trails and picnic tables.
Overlook Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Easy, scenic hiking trail through woodland and along a creek, with river views and vistas.
Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor recreation spot with trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Black Mountain Trail/Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Scenic park and recreation area, with a loop trail, a cave, and an old homestead.
Percy Warner Mountain Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Park featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus a golf course and a parking lot.
Raccoon Mountain Mtb Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Park, featuring hiking and mountain-biking trails plus scenic views and a visitor center.
Veteran's Memorial Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Paved greenway featuring a walking and biking trail that runs along a creek.
Ten Mile Creek Greenway Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Biking trail with a creek, benches and a play area, plus picnic tables and restrooms (though the latter may be closed).
Bells Bend Outdoor Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Environmental education & outdoor recreation facility with nature programs, guided hikes & displays.
Bearwaller Gap Trail - Tater Knob Overlook Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Country hiking area with a short trail leading to a scenic overlook of a lake and dam.
Wolf River Nature Area (East)
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Green space for walking and jogging through woods and along the Wolf River.
Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Kid-friendly park and trail system with restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and scenic views.
Percy Warner Hiking Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Hiking, walking and horse trails, along with a 2.5-mile loop and scenic views.
Ritchie Hollow Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Waterfall hikes that are moderate and steep at points, with waterfalls along the way.
Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Easy, well-traveled 4.5-mile round-trip trail through the woods, with a preserved 1880s cabin.
Central Valley Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Hiking area featuring a paved path, disc-golf course and equestrian trails.
Long Hunter State Park Day Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Hiking area featuring well-marked and rugged trails with lake views.
Jerry Erwin Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Paved trail encircling an open grassy field dotted with trees and benches for relaxing walks and runs.
Windward Slopes Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path and trail.
Tour de Wolf Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Easy-to-technical trails for hiking and biking, with ponds, a dog park and a playground.
Battlefield Trail Hilltop
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Park offering a hiking trail for sunset views and picnics.
Alexander Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring forested trails and a water tower.
Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Rocky loop trail along cliffs, caves and creeks featuring waterfalls and scenic views, plus spots for camping.
Watershed MTN Bike Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Easy, intermediate and advanced single-track trails for hiking and mountain biking, as well as bike maintenance.
Trailhead for Hemlock Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Maintained area with more than 15 different paths for hiking, plus elevation changes and deer.
Black Mountain/Brady Mountain Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Hiking area with caves and boulders that's good for children.
River Bluff Wildlife Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Landscaped park offering trails for hiking and gravel pathways, along with views of the city skyline and river.
Little Greenbrier and Roundtop Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and attractions including Laural Falls.
Little Valley Mountain Resort - Private Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
Hiking area featuring a creek, a waterfall and forest views from a mountain summit.
Chumbley Woods Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews
TVA Hickory Bend trailhead
3.2 ★★★☆☆ 19 reviews
TVA Trail Access
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Chickasaw Bluff Trail
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Rock Creek Greenway
4 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews
Mowbray Pike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★
Hiking trails, including a 3.5-mi. portion of the Cumberland Trail, and rock-climbing options.
Big Possum Creek (Heiss Mountain) Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail
4.9 ★★★★★
Park offering hiking trails that feature waterfalls, creeks, and forest views.
Big Soddy Creek Gulf
4.8 ★★★★★
Gorge and trail-rich area featuring natural pools and waterfalls.
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park Montlake Road Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★
Outdoor area along a creek known for swimming in naturally forming pools.
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
4.8 ★★★★★
Peaceful state park featuring hiking trails and a scenic gorge with swimming holes.
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