The Best Hiking in Knoxville
Looking for the best hiking in Knoxville? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Knoxville. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
James White Greenway
0.99 mi / 49 ft gainJames White Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Dickerson Quarry Trail
1.39 mi / 75 ft gainFort Dickerson Quarry Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Dickerson Quarry Park
This is an amazing gem in south Knoxville only 7 minutes away from Gay Street. This is one of the newest parks in Knoxville but it has been a part of Knoxville for centuries. The quarry is a gorgeous place for swimming and kayaking. This park offers numerous outdoor activities all in a great plac...Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Will Skelton Greenway
7 mi / 300 ft gainThis greenway starts at the Island Home Park and goes through Ijams Nature Center and the Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area. The trail is almost 4 miles one way so it makes for a great half day trip. From start to finish it is 8 miles long. The trail is mostly paved with only a small bi...Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
High Ground Park (Fort Higley)
0.66 mi / 89 ft gainHigh Ground Park (Fort Higley) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest and park located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
High Ground Park
1 mi / 50 ft gainThis park is located in south Knoxville right off of Cherokee trail road. The parking lot is very large and can accommodate 15-20 cars. The park is home to the historic Fort Higley which was a Civil War fort built by the Union to protect Knoxville. This is a great place to walk or run through t...Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Ijams Nature Center Trail
1.36 mi / 95 ft gainIjams Nature Center Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
River Boardwalk Trail
1.5 mi / 200 ft gainThis trail is located at the Ijams Nature Center. Ijams Nature Center is only 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville and is a great place to escape city life and enjoy the outdoors. The parking lot here is quite large and in the busy season it has an overflow lot too. Ijams Nature Center has many hik...Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rock Bridge Trail via Imerys Trail
1.06 mi / 79 ft gainRock Bridge Trail via Imerys Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Turnbuckle Trail to Burnett Ridge Trail
3.94 mi / 548 ft gainTurnbuckle Trail to Burnett Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Imerys, Victor Ashe and Will Skelton Greenway Loop
11.68 mi / 1512 ft gainImerys, Victor Ashe and Will Skelton Greenway Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Tharp Trace at Meade's Quarry
1.27 mi / 440 ft gainTharp Trace at Meade's Quarry is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Flow and Hickory Trails
3.35 mi / 276 ft gainFlow and Hickory Trails is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Mead's Quarry Park
3.0This quarry is located near the Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville. The quarry is right off of Island Home rd and has a large parking lot. The parking lot has about 30 spaces and about 50 spaces in overflow parking. There is a lot activities to do at the quarry. In the summer there is kayak a...Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
Marine Park Greenway Trail
3.9 mi / 171 ft gainMarine Park Greenway Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more -
Knoxville, Tennessee
View Park, Yellow Jacket and Sink Hole Trail Loop
2.51 mi / 269 ft gainView Park, Yellow Jacket and Sink Hole Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Knoxville, Tennessee.Read more