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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Tennessee

Tennessee has 265 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 83 cities and towns — Chattanooga, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Nashville and 79 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in Tennessee

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Centennial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 15,454 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedLitScenic

Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.

Fall Creek Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,904 reviews

Spencer, TN

0.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast recreation area with a lodge, camping & a restaurant, plus an 18-hole championship golf course.

Coolidge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.

Cummins Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,860 reviews

Cookeville, TN

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Historic site of 2 former mills is now a popular spot for swimming & hiking.

Burgess Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,682 reviews

Sparta, TN

MixedLitScenic

Foot trails from moderate to strenuous difficulty lead to 4 waterfalls cascading into a large pool.

Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,336 reviews

Lookout Mountain, TN

Scenic

Elevated memorial park, featuring Civil War monuments, artillery & exhibits, plus sweeping vistas.

Cumberland Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Campsites, hiking trails & picnic pavilions around a lake with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.

Radnor Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews

Nashville, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Kingsport, TN

LoopPavedScenic

Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,231 reviews

Manchester, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails, waterfalls & an abundance of archaeological & Native American history exhibits.

Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,075 reviews

Gatlinburg, TN

4 miScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park featuring a wooded 3.8-mi. roundtrip path with river views & a footbridge.

Paris Landing State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,946 reviews

Buchanan, TN

PavedScenic

841-acre park on a former steamboat landing with 2 fishing piers, a golf course & swimming pool.

Steele Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,757 reviews

Bristol, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

2,200-acre lakefront park with paddleboating plus regular & disc golf, a mini train & nature trails.

Norris Dam State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,610 reviews

Rocky Top, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Rental cabins & campsites offer housing for visitors who fish, boat & ski in the reservoir.

Panther Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,591 reviews

Morristown, TN

28 miPavedScenic

This vast park offers 17 hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails & year-round fishing.

Warner Parks

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews

Nashville, TN

11.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.

McGregor Park & Cumberland Riverwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,462 reviews

Clarksville, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Charming park hugging the Cumberland River, with picnic areas, a museum, trails & a boat ramp.

Ijams Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.

Charlie Daniels Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,296 reviews

Mt. Juliet, TN

MixedShadedScenic

Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, plus tennis, basketball & sand volleyball courts.

Eiffel Tower Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,391 reviews

Paris, TN

Park, pool and tower featuring a replica Eiffel Tower and a splash pad.

Laurel Falls Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,243 reviews

Sevierville, TN

PavedScenic

National park area featuring a moderately strenuous paved trail leading to a popular waterfall.

Enterprise South Nature Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,889 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 2,800-acre park offering walking & biking trails, picnic areas, a lake & a visitor center.

Natchez Trace State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews

Wildersville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Frozen Head State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,780 reviews

Wartburg, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.

Concord Cove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,817 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground, volleyball court, picnic tables, and baseball field, plus a swimming area.

Greenbelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,793 reviews

Memphis, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.

Moss-Wright Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews

Goodlettsville, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Comprising 147 acres & including several ballfields plus a large playground, trails & picnic tables.

Long Hunter State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,650 reviews

Hermitage, TN

2 miLoopPavedScenic

Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,547 reviews

Elizabethton, TN

MixedScenic

Interpretive exhibits on 18th-century history plus a trail with signs detailing events of the area.

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,497 reviews

Millington, TN

PavedScenic

Rotary Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews

Clarksville, TN

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.

Founder's Park at Campbell Station

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,400 reviews

Farragut, TN

67 miLoopPavedLit

This 17-acre green space features lighted walking paths, outdoor sculptures & picnic pavilions.

Sunset Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,241 reviews

Lookout Mountain, TN

1.1 miNatural surfaceScenic

Rocky cliff overlooking a valley & Battle of Wauhatchie site with a steep hiking trail.

McFee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,238 reviews

Farragut, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Paved walking trails, athletic fields, a playground & splash pad are offered at this local park.

Crockett Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews

Brentwood, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.

Clarksville Greenway

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,152 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This 4.6-mi. asphalt path along a former railway allows walking, biking & skating.

Gallatin Miracle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public recreation area with fields for soccer & softball, plus a disc-golf course & fenced dog run.

Melton Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopPavedLit

173 miles of shoreline with boating, picnic shelter, playground, pavilion & sand volleyball court.

Fort Dickerson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Expansive 1,000-acre city park featuring hiking trails, a swimming quarry & Civil War sites.

Willow Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,111 reviews

Johnson City, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Short Springs Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,071 reviews

Tullahoma, TN

LoopScenic

Well-known locale featuring scenic waterfalls & nature trails in tranquil surroundings.

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,045 reviews

Jamestown, TN

PavedLitScenic

Park within a state forest features a 12-acre lake, hiking trails & varied lodging options.

Lee Victory Recreation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 969 reviews

Smyrna, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park with lit tennis, volleyball & basketball courts, softball & football fields, plus pavilions.

Gregory Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews

Smyrna, TN

LoopPavedShadedLit

Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.

T.O. Fuller State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 968 reviews

Memphis, TN

PavedShaded

This sprawling park offers over 6 miles of trails, a pool, picnic areas & bird-watching spots.

Beaman Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 811 reviews

Ashland City, TN

12 miLoopMixedScenic

A diverse, 1,700-acre park featuring a nature center & hiking trails at all levels of difficulty.

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews

Franklin, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena.

Billy Dunlop Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 850 reviews

Clarksville, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park with scenic views, featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing & walking trails.

Fletcher Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 797 reviews

Cleveland, TN

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.

Holston River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedShadedLitScenic

Kids-friendly park featuring a grassy soccer field and fishing docks.

Cason Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park on local trail network with pavilions, a playground & restroom facilities.

Little Debbie Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 698 reviews

Collegedale, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly recreational area featuring a playground and a zip line.

Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling public park with over 50 miles of interconnected trails, forested expanses & a river.

City Lake Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 706 reviews

Cookeville, TN

MixedShadedScenic

Charming park featuring a waterfall along with walking paths and picnic tables.

Cypress Grove Nature Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 751 reviews

Jackson, TN

BoardwalkLitScenic

Destination for quiet walks through dense woodlands, with lake views & birds-of-prey sightings.

Granny White Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews

Brentwood, TN

ShadedScenic

Outdoor activity place with lighted tennis courts & baseball diamonds, plus a playground & pavilion.

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 674 reviews

Brentwood, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

Vast farm property featuring walking trails, forested wildlife habitats & a 19th-century mansion.

House Mountain State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 648 reviews

Corryton, TN

8 miNatural surfaceScenic

Knoxville-area nature preserve featuring views from the top of a mountain along with hiking trails and picnic tables.

Searcy Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 661 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Greenway featuring waterfalls, an old hydro dam and a boat ramp.

Sequoyah Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

City park set on 87 acres, offering picnic spaces, playing fields & 2.6 miles of greenways & trails.

Mayor Bob Leanard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 629 reviews

Farragut, TN

67 miLoopPavedLit

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

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopShadedLit

Wooded, grassy space featuring a colorful play area, a basketball court, a track and more.

Riverwalk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews

Columbia, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Martyrs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Memphis, TN

Scenic

Waterfront, landscaped area named for those who helped others during the 1878 yellow fever epidemic.

Rock Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 611 reviews

Lewisburg, TN

PavedLitScenic

Family-friendly park featuring a creek with ducks and fish and also turtles, goats and other creatures.

Frank Lorino Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 592 reviews

Morristown, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

City park with a disk golf course, a dirt bike track, a skate park, tennis courts & athletic fields.

Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

McMinnville, TN

Scenic

Relaxed option with plentiful fishing areas, boat docks, playgrounds & shaded picnic spots.

Blue Hole

4.8 ★★★★★ 518 reviews

Elizabethton, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

Relaxed area featuring several waterfalls, some with swimming areas and one 4-tiered cascade.

Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

Crossville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.

White House Municipal Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews

White House, TN

Recreational playground area featuring ball fields, plus basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

Harvey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

Spring Hill, TN

PavedShadedScenic

Community space with a creek and a playground featuring a wheelchair-accessible swing.

Liberty Garden Park & Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

Jackson, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tree-filled green space with walking paths, a stately gazebo & a small monument honoring veterans.

Percy Priest Lake Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Hermitage, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular destination featuring a lake for swimming and picnics, plus hiking trails.

Audubon Acres

4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil park along a creek featuring wooded trails, seasonal wildflowers & tube & canoe rentals.

Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Nashville, TN

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Forested park featuring a lakeside trail, as well as an old quarry and 1920s resort remains.

Shutes Branch Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Mt. Juliet, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

Naturalistic parkland on the banks of a lake named after former president Andrew Jackson.

Yale Road Neighborhood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Bartlett, TN

10 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Popular neighborhood space (open space), perfect for a picnic, with a pond and a playground.

North Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Jackson, TN

Paved

Recreational park with sports fields, a walking trail & outdoor hockey rink, plus a large playscape.

Harpeth River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews

Kingston Springs, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails to the point where the river passes through an 1800s tunnel, creating a waterfall.

Fiery Gizzard State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Monteagle, TN

10 miMixedLitScenic

Hiking & primitive camping are popular activities within these 30,899 acres of forest & waterfalls.

Chickasaw Trace Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 436 reviews

Columbia, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Knoxville, TN

4.7 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Smoky Mountains veterans’ memorial park offering hiking, picnicking, bird-watching & skyline views.

Virgin Falls State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Sparta, TN

4.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Over 1,000 acres of picturesque wilderness with hiking trails, campsites, waterfalls & caves.

Aspen Grove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Franklin, TN

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.

Tweetsie Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Johnson City, TN

9.6 miMixedShadedScenic

Easy, generally level route featuring rock tunnels as well as scenic stops along the way.

Laurel Fork Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 407 reviews

Hampton, TN

1 miNatural surfaceScenic

Trail leading to a waterfall in a wilderness area with rocky paths and inclines.

Mary’s Oak Trailhead, Clarksville Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 412 reviews

Clarksville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Greenway trailhead for walking and biking alongside the banks of the Red River and West Fork Creek.

Garner Street Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Springfield, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, tree-filled, dog-friendly park featuring tennis courts, a playground and walking trails.

Thompson Lane Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Park with a waterside trail system for cycling, hiking and dog walking.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 394 reviews

Springfield, TN

Public park with a splash pad and playground, plus a restroom and walking track.

Owl Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Grassy neighborhood park with a playground, picnic shelter, basketball courts & walking paths.

Stringers Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring various trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Laurel Falls Trailhead and Appalachian Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Hampton, TN

20 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Scenic hiking route featuring waterfalls and creek views.

White Oak Mountain Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

Collegedale, TN

Mountain hiking paths for all skill levels, plus mountain-biking trails.

Muse Park

4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews

Jackson, TN

Shaded

Family-friendly green space featuring a playground, basketball court, and disc golf, plus a pond.

Veteran's Memorial Park Of Collegedale

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Collegedale, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring monuments, flags (including each state) and military vehicles, along with a creek.

Blue Goose Hollow Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park, with a paved walkway and sculptures where many people bike, walk or picnic.

General Bragg Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedScenic

Peaceful park with paved trails for walking and biking, and picnic tables amid greenery around a river.

Sarah Benson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 344 reviews

Thompson's Station, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park with jogging trails, sports fields, picnic areas & a garden designed for pets.

Raccoon Mountain Chattanooga Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Scenic

Clean mountain trails and scenic vistas accessible by car.

Guild-Hardy Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

MixedScenic

Shaded trail, featuring a waterfall and bike-riding trails, plus scenic overlooks.

Window Cliffs State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

Baxter, TN

5.4 miMixedScenic

Popular outdoor recreation area featuring 275 acres of rocky terrain crisscrossed by creeks.

J. Travis Price Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews

Springfield, TN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring playgrounds, sports fields, disc golf and ball courts, along with a greenway and other walking paths.

Stones River Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

Hermitage, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved multi-use trail popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, featuring bridges and scenic views.

Sevierville Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Sevierville, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring a paved walkway along a river and featuring ducks and geese.

Sharp Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews

Smyrna, TN

LitScenic

360-acre park offering sports fields, fishing ponds, picnic shelters & an 18-hole disc golf course.

Jacob's Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 324 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Easy and moderate hiking trails through the woods and along creeks, plus picnic pavilions.

I.C. King Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront expanse with shore & pier fishing, non-motorized boating & trails for hiking or biking.

Municipal Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 319 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Lit

Lighted athletic fields & courts, picnic areas with grills & a playground are offered at this park.

Timberland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Franklin, TN

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.

Third Creek Greenway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedShadedLitScenic

Peaceful greenway for walking and jogging amongst the trees, plus biking.

Wayne Hansard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Talbott, TN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Green space featuring athletic fields, a disc-golf course, walking trails & a playground.

Riverpoint

4.8 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

MixedScenic

Clean waterfront trail popular for jogs, bike rides and picnics.

Richland Creek Greenway - McCabe Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful paved trail system through trees & scenic areas, with pet-friendly access & an outdoor gym.

Murfree Spring Wetlands

4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

MixedScenic

Quiet preserve featuring wetlands, wildlife spotting, a playground and paved trails.

Ellendale Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

Bartlett, TN

10 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Clean, quiet park with picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a baseball field.

Deep Well Trailhead - Warner Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

Nashville, TN

11 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking area featuring varied terrain, including fields and woodlands, plus picnic tables.

International Harvester Managerial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Lakeland, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

City park offering a small trail, benches, and picnic tables, plus fishing and a lake.

Bull Run Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 259 reviews

Clinton, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a grassy area and shady trees, plus a boat ramp and picnic facilities.

Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixedShaded

Scenic hiking, running and biking area featuring paths and trails, some paved and some not.

The Trails at Fontanel

4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Whites Creek, TN

2 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Shady spot for scenic walks and hikes on wooded trails.

Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved, shaded arboretum, featuring creek views, plus picnic spots.

Eureka Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Athens, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Multipurpose trail for hiking, biking and horses.

Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

Kingsport, TN

MixedShadedScenic

8-mi. wooded path for walking, running & biking with wetlands, picnic areas & views.

Hilltop-Rosenwald Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 226 reviews

Smyrna, TN

PavedShadedScenic

Relaxed community space featuring a playground, basketball courts and a walking trail.

Northern Boundary Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

1 miMixedScenic

Family-friendly area with numerous trails for hiking, biking and strolling.

Gatlinburg Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Sevierville, TN

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Popular, level hiking and biking trail along a creek with remnants of old cabins.

Winstead Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Franklin, TN

4 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Compact green space & former Civil War battle site with paved walking trails & memorial monuments.

Bryant Grove Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic hiking trail through cedar groves, along a lake, with picnic tables and restrooms.

Cedar Stone Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Smyrna, TN

ShadedLit

Well-maintained park hosting turf baseball matches and featuring a playground.

Lenoir City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shady park featuring a playground, along with picnic tables and volleyball courts.

Julia Falls Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Signal Mountain, TN

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque spot on Signal Mountain offering panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge.

Walter Hill Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopPavedScenic

Park featuring trails for walking and biking, and picnic areas.

Tower Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Brentwood, TN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring soccer fields, paved trails and dog parks for large and small dogs.

Porters Creek Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Gatlinburg, TN

MixedScenic

Natural area, featuring a cabin and waterfalls along gravel trails.

Shelby Farms Greenline

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Cordova, TN

MixedShadedLitDog-friendly

Paved route featuring biking, walking and running trails, plus lake views.

Tusculum City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Greeneville, TN

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Buffalo Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks.

Cinderella Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews

Cookeville, TN

4.2 miPaved

Small and quiet, clean playground area with sand that's also home to a basketball court.

Harmon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Elizabethton, TN

Public park with a children's playground and picnic tables, plus a pavilion.

William Hastie Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopMixedLitScenic

Recreational area for walking, running, and mountain biking with trails and picnic tables.

Lakeview Loop Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Benton, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Kid-friendly park with scenic overlooks offering wide-ranging views.

Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopMixedLit

Family-friendly outdoor recreation spot with trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Black Mountain Trail/Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park and recreation area, with a loop trail, a cave, and an old homestead.

Nolensville Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Nolensville, TN

Dog-friendly

Clean, kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, playgrounds, dog areas and walking paths.

Tennessee Riverpark Wheland Foundry Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

2 miPavedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail for walking and biking, along with a restroom.

Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Johnson City, TN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Percy Warner Mountain Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Nashville, TN

Natural surface

Park featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus a golf course and a parking lot.

Buffalo Mountain Park Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Johnson City, TN

Scenic

Arlington Sports Complex

4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Arlington, TN

Community park featuring a playground, soccer fields, baseball fields and charcoal grills.

Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Smyrna, TN

ShadedDog-friendly

Local community facility with a playground, basketball court & BBQ grills for public use.

Elza Gate Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a short loop trail past a wetlands observation area to a historic cemetery.

Veteran's Memorial Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

White House, TN

PavedScenic

Paved greenway featuring a walking and biking trail that runs along a creek.

Centennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Munford, TN

Wolf River Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Germantown, TN

MixedShadedScenic

Long trails for biking, jogging and walking through woods and along the Wolf River.

Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Lakeland, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Park with fenced areas for small and large dogs as well as a playground for kids.

Bells Bend Outdoor Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Nashville, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Environmental education & outdoor recreation facility with nature programs, guided hikes & displays.

Bearwaller Gap Trail - Tater Knob Overlook Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Carthage, TN

PavedScenic

Country hiking area with a short trail leading to a scenic overlook of a lake and dam.

Walnut Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews

Cookeville, TN

Dog-friendly

Park with picnic areas and a short walking trail set in a quiet location.

Roaring River Falls trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Cookeville, TN

MixedScenic

Trail, flanked by rock formations, features a waterfall and a swimming area.

Baker Creek Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopMixedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring wooded and landscaped areas for hiking and mountain biking trails.

Overall Street Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedScenic

Trail leading to a creek, plus a picnic area and river views in a relaxing setting.

Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Three Way, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

State park providing trails for walking, running, and biking, plus ponds and a fishing area.

Stringer's Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park and trail system with restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and scenic views.

Nat Caldwell Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park with lake access, offering boat ramps & covered picnic shelters with grills.

Glen Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

Percy Warner Hiking Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Nashville, TN

2.5 miLoopScenic

Hiking, walking and horse trails, along with a 2.5-mile loop and scenic views.

Station Camp Greenway Hiking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Gallatin, TN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Long, clean, paved walkway and biking area with a bridge and creek.

Duck Island Warriors' Path

4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Colonial Heights, TN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park for boating and fishing, featuring paved walking trails and a playground.

Sycamore Shoals State Park - Carter Mansion

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Elizabethton, TN

PavedScenic

Built in 1775–80, this historic frame house features seasonal tours and special events.

Ritchie Hollow Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

Scenic

Waterfall hikes that are moderate and steep at points, with waterfalls along the way.

Whitetop Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Bristol, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Athletic complex featuring softball & lighted soccer fields, plus a perimeter walking trail.

Sterchi Farm Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring trails, a river ramp, and picnic tables, plus restrooms.

Malesus Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Jackson, TN

Shaded

Playground, tennis courts and sand volleyball area featuring picnic tables and a ball field.

Stoneridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Bartlett, TN

10 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Park featuring a playground and a shaded trail for walking.

Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Gatlinburg, TN

LoopMixedScenic

Easy, well-traveled 4.5-mile round-trip trail through the woods, with a preserved 1880s cabin.

Soldier Beach Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Crossville, TN

1.8 miMixedShadedScenic

Flat walking and hiking trail leading to a beach with picnic tables and benches.

Central Valley Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopMixedShaded

Hiking area featuring a paved path, disc-golf course and equestrian trails.

Long Hunter State Park Day Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking area featuring well-marked and rugged trails with lake views.

Laurel Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Laurel Bloomery, TN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Denso Eco Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews

Athens, TN

Dog-friendly

Trail-laced park, with a small pond for relaxation, as well as fruit trees and a dock.

Westfork Neighborhood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Smyrna, TN

Neighborhood spot with a playground, picnic tables and a trail, plus a bike path.

Cannonsburgh Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

Lit

Hiking area featuring a historical site and Christmas lights.

Powell Square Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LitDog-friendly

Old Fort Park Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

Paved

Kid-friendly park with a playground where kids can run and hikers can explore trails.

The Bluffs

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Knoxville, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Easy hiking trails, plus a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville.

Jerry Erwin Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Spring Hill, TN

10 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

Paved trail encircling an open grassy field dotted with trees and benches for relaxing walks and runs.

The Sabbath Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Collegedale, TN

Scenic

Scenic and kid-friendly hiking trail with rocks and plaques discussing the Sabbath.

Trailhead for Stonehenge Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

Crossville, TN

1.5 miScenic

Rolling trail through the woods and residential areas featuring a golf course.

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Windward Slopes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Lakeland, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path and trail.

Johnston Woods Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

McDonald, TN

3 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Relaxed and well-kept trails for hiking and mountain biking with options for beginners.

Maryland Way Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews

Brentwood, TN

LoopLitScenic

Park offering exercise stations along with a jogging trail and a path for walking or running.

Cleveland Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Dog-friendly

Student Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Collegedale, TN

30 miScenic

Tranquil park with rock-climbing areas, picnic tables, fire pits and grassy areas.

River Bottom Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Shelbyville, TN

Scenic

White Rock Trail Loop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Johnson City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Allardt, TN

7.1 miLoopMixedScenic

Rocky loop trail along cliffs, caves and creeks featuring waterfalls and scenic views, plus spots for camping.

Cumberland River Greenway Metro Center Levee

4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with paved trails and scenic views along the Cumberland River.

Seven Bridges Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Crossville, TN

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic loop trail of around 2 miles featuring several bridges over rocky terrain.

Volunteer Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Hermitage, TN

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

East Lakeshore Trail Mizell Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside hiking trail featuring views of Tellico Lake and Mizell Bluff, plus a paved path.

Trailhead for Hemlock Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Crossville, TN

3.3 miLoopScenic

Maintained area with more than 15 different paths for hiking, plus elevation changes and deer.

Lone Oak Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Johnson City, TN

Scenic

Sharp's Ridge Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Knoxville, TN

LoopScenic

Scenic woods trail through the hills, offering views and featuring hiking and mountain-biking options.

Black Mountain/Brady Mountain Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Crossville, TN

LoopMixedScenic

Hiking area with caves and boulders that's good for children.

Busby Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Tullahoma, TN

Scenic

Marie Myers Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

Park offering kid-friendly hiking trails and biking.

Springvale Park

3.5 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews

East Ridge, TN

Scenic

Broad Street Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

17 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

River Bluff Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Knoxville, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped park offering trails for hiking and gravel pathways, along with views of the city skyline and river.

Hall Bend Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Lenoir City, TN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Little Greenbrier and Roundtop Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Sevierville, TN

2 miScenic

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and attractions including Laural Falls.

Wolf River Greenway - Epping Way

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixed

Tusculum Trail Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Tusculum, TN

PavedDog-friendly

Wolf River Greenway - Mud Island Section

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixedScenic

Old Fort Park Trailhead, Murfreesboro Greenway System

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

PavedScenic

Lower Station Camp Greenway

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Paved

Haw Ridge Park, Trailhead 2

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopMixedLit

Wooded Trail System at Union University

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Jackson, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hardin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Greeneville, TN

Lit

Fred Young Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Jackson, TN

Lit

Southridge Blvd Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Murfreesboro, TN

Collierville Greenbelt Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 33 reviews

Collierville, TN

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Shirlene Mercer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Jackson, TN

PavedScenic

Tusculum Linear Park Western terminus

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Tusculum, TN

Dog-friendly

Trails End

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Oak Ridge, TN

25 miLoopCrushed gravelLit

Tailwater Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Bristol, TN

PavedScenic

Glastowbury Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Crossville, TN

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Kingsport, TN

Cedar City Trail

3.9 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Lebanon, TN

Paved

Sharp Springs Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Smyrna, TN

Chigger Ridge Nature Area

3.9 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Jackson, TN

Vesta Cedar Glade Designated State Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews

Lebanon, TN

Crushed gravelScenic

Wolf River Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixedShaded

Cumberland River Greenway - Ted Rhodes Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Nashville, TN

Trailhead for Maryetta Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Crossville, TN

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Kingsport, TN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Cool Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Lakeland, TN

May Prairie State Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Manchester, TN

Rolling Hills Wetland Loop

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Cleveland, TN

LoopPaved

TVA Hickory Bend trailhead

3.2 ★★★☆☆ 19 reviews

Knoxville, TN

Panther Creek

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Morristown, TN

28 miPaved

Wolf River Greenway - Kennedy Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Memphis, TN

3.6 miLoopMixedLit

Aetna Mountain Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

4 miNatural surface

Red River East Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews

Clarksville, TN

Covered Bridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Elizabethton, TN

Boiling Fork Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews

Winchester, TN

2.5 miPavedShadedLit

Godsey Ridge Trail (Trailhead)

4.6 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

7 miMixed

Stringer's Ridge Trail Map

4.6 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

7 miNatural surface

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