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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Tennessee
Tennessee has 100 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 44 cities and towns — Crossville, Memphis, Nashville, Oak Ridge and 40 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Cumberland Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews
Campsites, hiking trails & picnic pavilions around a lake with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.
Radnor Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews
1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.
Warriors' Path State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,592 reviews
Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility.
Ijams Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.
Long Hunter State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,650 reviews
Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.
Founder's Park at Campbell Station
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,400 reviews
This 17-acre green space features lighted walking paths, outdoor sculptures & picnic pavilions.
Crockett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews
This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.
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.
Gregory Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.
Beaman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
A diverse, 1,700-acre park featuring a nature center & hiking trails at all levels of difficulty.
Fletcher Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.
Mayor Bob Leanard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Pond, playground and fields for ball games, picnics and soccer dominate this park, with 3 sand volleyball courts as well. Clean.
Cedar Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
Wooded, grassy space featuring a colorful play area, a basketball court, a track and more.
Anchor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Lakefront park with a playground and plenty of trails, plus picnic spaces.
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.
Virgin Falls State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Over 1,000 acres of picturesque wilderness with hiking trails, campsites, waterfalls & caves.
Aspen Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.
Jacob's Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Easy and moderate hiking trails through the woods and along creeks, plus picnic pavilions.
Timberland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.
Deep Well Trailhead - Warner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Hiking area featuring varied terrain, including fields and woodlands, plus picnic tables.
Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Scenic hiking, running and biking area featuring paths and trails, some paved and some not.
The Trails at Fontanel
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Shady spot for scenic walks and hikes on wooded trails.
Bryant Grove Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Scenic hiking trail through cedar groves, along a lake, with picnic tables and restrooms.
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.
Buffalo Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks.
William Hastie Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Recreational area for walking, running, and mountain biking with trails and picnic tables.
Lakeview Loop Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Kid-friendly park with scenic overlooks offering wide-ranging views.
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.
Concord Park East Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Well-maintained park boasting lake vistas, woodland areas, golf and multiple trails for hiking and biking.
Raccoon Mountain Mtb Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Park, featuring hiking and mountain-biking trails plus scenic views and a visitor center.
Elza Gate Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews
Park featuring a short loop trail past a wetlands observation area to a historic cemetery.
Blue Blazes Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
2-mi. loop trail along ancient shorelines via forests & swamps, with a Tennessee River overlook.
Baker Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park featuring wooded and landscaped areas for hiking and mountain biking trails.
Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
A 15-foot-wide 1.4-mile loop trail through forests that features an ancient burial mound.
Percy Warner Hiking Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Hiking, walking and horse trails, along with a 2.5-mile loop and scenic views.
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.
Memorial River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Paved pathways winding through this riverside green space for strolls, runs and bike rides.
Wilderness Station
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Wilderness and nature area with hiking trails, educational classes, and animal exhibits.
Jerry Erwin Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Paved trail encircling an open grassy field dotted with trees and benches for relaxing walks and runs.
Jones Mill Mountain Bike Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Mountain bike trails spread across 8–9 mi, marked by colored signs.
Trotter Bluff TVA Small Wild Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Trail that's easy to navigate and dog-friendly, with scenic views of the Douglas Dam.
Johnston Woods Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Relaxed and well-kept trails for hiking and mountain biking with options for beginners.
Taylor Creek Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Park with swings and playgrounds along a wide-open loop, plus creek and side trails.
Maryland Way Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews
Park offering exercise stations along with a jogging trail and a path for walking or running.
Alexander Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring forested trails and a water tower.
Rivercrest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Quiet grassy space featuring swings and slides, plus a paved walking trail amid the trees.
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.
Seven Bridges Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Scenic loop trail of around 2 miles featuring several bridges over rocky terrain.
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.
Sharp's Ridge Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Scenic woods trail through the hills, offering views and featuring hiking and mountain-biking options.
Black Mountain/Brady Mountain Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Hiking area with caves and boulders that's good for children.
Pioneer Trail Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Scenic, family-friendly and pet-friendly outdoor hangout featuring hiking paths and a suspension bridge.
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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- Sevierville
- Soddy-Daisy
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- Chattanooga
- Cleveland
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- Tullahoma
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- Ashland City
- Bean Station
- Benton
- Bristol
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- Cookeville
- Estill Springs
- Gatlinburg
- Greeneville
- Hampton
- Hixson
- Kingston Springs
- Lenoir City
- Manchester
- McDonald
- Millington
- Mt. Juliet
- Portland
- Smyrna
- Sparta
- Thompson's Station
- Union City
- Whites Creek
- Winchester
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