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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Tennessee
Tennessee has 164 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 66 cities and towns — Memphis, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga and 62 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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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.
Coolidge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews
Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.
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.
Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,075 reviews
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
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
2,200-acre lakefront park with paddleboating plus regular & disc golf, a mini train & nature trails.
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.
Tennessee Riverpark
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews
Landscaped trail tracing a 10-mile river dotted with public art, picnic tables & fishing piers.
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.
Concord Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,817 reviews
Park offering a playground, volleyball court, picnic tables, and baseball field, plus a swimming area.
Greenbelt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,793 reviews
Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.
Cane Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,696 reviews
262-acre park with BBQ/picnic shelters, trails, a playground & a lake for boating & fishing.
Long Hunter State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,650 reviews
Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.
Rotary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews
Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.
Founder's Park at Campbell Station
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,400 reviews
This 17-acre green space features lighted walking paths, outdoor sculptures & picnic pavilions.
Red Clay State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,339 reviews
State park with Native American exhibits & cultural activities, plus picnic areas & an amphitheater.
Standing Stone State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
Park with woods, meadows, streams & a lake features hiking trails, cabins, lodges & campsites.
Melton Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,157 reviews
173 miles of shoreline with boating, picnic shelter, playground, pavilion & sand volleyball court.
Cherokee Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Kid-friendly haven featuring a splashing area, disc golf, playgrounds and lake access.
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.
Mississippi River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 997 reviews
Relaxed riverfront park with serene sunset views, play areas, fire pits & picnic tables.
Gregory Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.
T.O. Fuller State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 968 reviews
This sprawling park offers over 6 miles of trails, a pool, picnic areas & bird-watching spots.
Pinnacle Park, Bristol TN
4.6 ★★★★★ 859 reviews
Park featuring a variety of stores and a movie theater, plus a public restroom.
Bowie Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 810 reviews
Forested trails, a treehouse playground & an education center highlight this nature preserve.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena.
Fletcher Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.
Holston River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Kids-friendly park featuring a grassy soccer field and fishing docks.
City Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Charming park featuring a waterfall along with walking paths and picnic tables.
Cypress Grove Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 751 reviews
Destination for quiet walks through dense woodlands, with lake views & birds-of-prey sightings.
Sequoyah Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
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
Pond, playground and fields for ball games, picnics and soccer dominate this park, with 3 sand volleyball courts as well. Clean.
Martyrs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Waterfront, landscaped area named for those who helped others during the 1878 yellow fever epidemic.
Cameron Brown Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Large park with a lake, football/soccer field, softball fields, tennis courts & picnic/grill sites.
Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
Relaxed option with plentiful fishing areas, boat docks, playgrounds & shaded picnic spots.
Blue Hole
4.8 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Relaxed area featuring several waterfalls, some with swimming areas and one 4-tiered cascade.
Lock 4 Park - The Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Park with a lake, picnicking, and hiking, plus mountain biking.
Liberty Garden Park & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Tree-filled green space with walking paths, a stately gazebo & a small monument honoring veterans.
Percy Priest Lake Overlook
4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Popular destination featuring a lake for swimming and picnics, plus hiking trails.
Mark S. Brown Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a duck pond, a creek and a fountain, as well as tennis courts and a playground.
Audubon Acres
4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Tranquil park along a creek featuring wooded trails, seasonal wildflowers & tube & canoe rentals.
Shutes Branch Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Naturalistic parkland on the banks of a lake named after former president Andrew Jackson.
Yale Road Neighborhood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Popular neighborhood space (open space), perfect for a picnic, with a pond and a playground.
North Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Recreational park with sports fields, a walking trail & outdoor hockey rink, plus a large playscape.
Harpeth River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Hiking trails to the point where the river passes through an 1800s tunnel, creating a waterfall.
Fiery Gizzard State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Hiking & primitive camping are popular activities within these 30,899 acres of forest & waterfalls.
Wolftever Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Paved trail showcasing a war memorial and playground, along with a dog park and benches.
Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Smoky Mountains veterans’ memorial park offering hiking, picnicking, bird-watching & skyline views.
Aspen Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.
Obed River Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 445 reviews
Wooded riverside park featuring an arboretum & a paved trail for walking, jogging & biking.
Thompson Lane Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Park with a waterside trail system for cycling, hiking and dog walking.
White Oak Mountain Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Mountain hiking paths for all skill levels, plus mountain-biking trails.
General Bragg Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Peaceful park with paved trails for walking and biking, and picnic tables amid greenery around a river.
Raccoon Mountain Chattanooga Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Clean mountain trails and scenic vistas accessible by car.
Window Cliffs State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Popular outdoor recreation area featuring 275 acres of rocky terrain crisscrossed by creeks.
Sharp Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
360-acre park offering sports fields, fishing ponds, picnic shelters & an 18-hole disc golf course.
Kohl's Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Scenic trail for walking, biking and running, plus fishing and kayaking.
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.
Third Creek Greenway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Peaceful greenway for walking and jogging amongst the trees, plus biking.
Riverpoint
4.8 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Clean waterfront trail popular for jogs, bike rides and picnics.
Richland Creek Greenway - McCabe Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Peaceful paved trail system through trees & scenic areas, with pet-friendly access & an outdoor gym.
Rock Springs Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 305 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground for swings and slides, plus paved trails for walking and jogging.
Murfree Spring Wetlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Quiet preserve featuring wetlands, wildlife spotting, a playground and paved trails.
Ellendale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Clean, quiet park with picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a baseball field.
Johnson Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Clean city park offering a disc golf course, two ponds and a play area.
Peeler Park Greenway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Vistas of the Cumberland River are a highlight at this park with miles of paved paths for bikes, deer, and other wildlife.
Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Paved, shaded arboretum, featuring creek views, plus picnic spots.
Hilltop-Rosenwald Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Relaxed community space featuring a playground, basketball courts and a walking trail.
Davies Plantation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Paved walking trail & lake-view park featuring picnic tables, swings and playground equipment.
Northern Boundary Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Family-friendly area with numerous trails for hiking, biking and strolling.
Walter Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, and picnic areas.
Volunteer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Clean park, home to picnic tables, sports fields, fishing, a kayak launch and a playground.
Cinderella Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Small and quiet, clean playground area with sand that's also home to a basketball court.
Wolf River Refuge Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails, plus opportunities for biking and swimming.
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.
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.
Old Forest State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Paved and gravel paths and trails for hiking, jogging, biking and walking at an urban park adjacent to a zoo.
Black Mountain Trail/Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Scenic park and recreation area, with a loop trail, a cave, and an old homestead.
The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Scenic trail along the Cumberland river (or parts of it) with views of waterfalls.
Nolensville Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Clean, kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, playgrounds, dog areas and walking paths.
Schimmels Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Park at Lee University featuring picnic areas, benches, a pavilion & a half-mile track.
Ravenwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Peaceful greenery featuring paved trails, for walking and cycling, plus kayaking.
Mill Creek Park & Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Paved, well-kept trail for running, biking and dog-walking.
Elza Gate Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews
Park featuring a short loop trail past a wetlands observation area to a historic cemetery.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Small, shaded park featuring picnic tables and a waterwheel, plus paved walkways.
Veteran's Memorial Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Paved greenway featuring a walking and biking trail that runs along a creek.
Maryville Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Serene waterside park with forested areas, sprawling lawns & several walking & biking trails.
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).
Wolf River Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Long trails for biking, jogging and walking through woods and along the Wolf River.
Bells Bend Outdoor Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Environmental education & outdoor recreation facility with nature programs, guided hikes & displays.
Walnut Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Park with picnic areas and a short walking trail set in a quiet location.
Walton Ferry Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Relaxing nature preserve with lake access and trails for walking, jogging and bird watching, plus trees and a butterfly garden.
Overall Street Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Trail leading to a creek, plus a picnic area and river views in a relaxing setting.
Thompson Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 130 reviews
Peaceful destination for picnics and play areas for children, alongside a skateboard park.
Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
State park providing trails for walking, running, and biking, plus ponds and a fishing area.
Nat Caldwell Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews
Recreational park with lake access, offering boat ramps & covered picnic shelters with grills.
Station Camp Greenway Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Long, clean, paved walkway and biking area with a bridge and creek.
Sycamore Shoals State Park - Carter Mansion
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Built in 1775–80, this historic frame house features seasonal tours and special events.
Ridgefields Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Popular, peaceful place for walks, picnics and biking, and for kids to play, with playground equipment.
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.
Long Hunter State Park Day Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Hiking area featuring well-marked and rugged trails with lake views.
Denso Eco Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews
Trail-laced park, with a small pond for relaxation, as well as fruit trees and a dock.
Memorial River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Paved pathways winding through this riverside green space for strolls, runs and bike rides.
Prayer Mountain
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Scenic spot featuring a hiking trail and prayer board with sunset views.
Edward's Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Riverside park featuring a covered bridge and picnic tables.
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.
The Sabbath Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Scenic and kid-friendly hiking trail with rocks and plaques discussing the Sabbath.
Battlefield Trail Hilltop
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Park offering a hiking trail for sunset views and picnics.
Eagle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Compact park where kids can learn to ride, plus a rock climb and a free bookstore.
Taylor Creek Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Park with swings and playgrounds along a wide-open loop, plus creek and side trails.
Fulton-Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
City park featuring walking trails, a wooden area, and a pavilion, plus a public restroom.
Rivercrest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Quiet grassy space featuring swings and slides, plus a paved walking trail amid the trees.
Cumberland River Greenway Metro Center Levee
4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Dog-friendly park with paved trails and scenic views along the Cumberland River.
Mansker Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Low-key space with a circular path, a playground and picnic tables.
Seven Bridges Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Scenic loop trail of around 2 miles featuring several bridges over rocky terrain.
East Lakeshore Trail Mizell Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Lakeside hiking trail featuring views of Tellico Lake and Mizell Bluff, plus a paved path.
Elmore Civic Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Park providing picnic spots, a children's playground, and a trail, among other amenities.
Little Valley Mountain Resort - Private Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
Hiking area featuring a creek, a waterfall and forest views from a mountain summit.
Chigger Ridge Nature Area
3.9 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews
Upland Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Big White Oak Quiet Walkway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Mowbray Pike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★
Hiking trails, including a 3.5-mi. portion of the Cumberland Trail, and rock-climbing options.
Soddy Daisy Park Bird Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★
Park offering picnic areas and fishing, along with swimming in a lake.
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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