Knoxville Outdoors

Knoxville is one of the region’s most accessible cities for authentic outdoor adventure. Whether on a greenway through a historic park or on a natural trail through the woods, you will observe historic relics and beautiful wildflowers among the dogwood trees. Pedal your way along the colorful dogwood trails on family friendly bike rides through scenic neighborhoods and on local greenways. Knoxville’s varied and inspiring landscapes offer the perfect spot for any type of outdoor adventure. You won’t have to venture far to find a river for paddling, a forest for hiking, or trail for watching native wildlife. From exciting downhill single-track trails to serene quarry lakes, bubbling mountain streams, or impressive rock outcrops, Knoxville’s varied and inspiring landscapes offer the perfect spot for any type of outdoor adventure.

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  • Knoxville's Urban Wilderness

    Knoxville's Urban Wilderness

    Located just 3 miles from downtown, Knoxville's 1,000 acre Urban Wilderness is ideal for hiking, biking, paddling, birding, trail running and features more than 50 miles of trails, a nature center, historic sites, beautiful quarry lakes, the...

    Located just 3 miles from downtown, Knoxville's 1,000 acre Urban Wilderness is ideal for hiking, biking, paddling, birding,...

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  • Ijams Nature Center

    Ijams Nature Center

    Knoxville's very own wildlife sanctuary — and only minutes from downtown! The beautiful rolling woodlands of Ijams Nature Center feature an array of exhibits, a museum store, over 10 miles of trails to hike, run and mountain bike, a quarry to fish,...

    Knoxville's very own wildlife sanctuary — and only minutes from downtown! The beautiful rolling woodlands of Ijams Nature...

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  • Golf

    Golf

    The golf resorts in Knoxville are ideal for players at all skill levels with full-fledged 18-hole greens as well as courses offering a quick nine.

    The golf resorts in Knoxville are ideal for players at all skill levels with full-fledged 18-hole greens as well as courses...

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  • Campgrounds

    Campgrounds

    If you're the outdoorsy type who's looking for a place to lay your head that allows you be a little closer to nature, a campground may just be what you are looking for during your visit to Knoxville.  With a host of amenities...

    If you're the outdoorsy type who's looking for a place to lay your head that allows you be a little closer...

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Adventurers of all ages enjoy the authenticity and accessibility of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. Located less than three miles from downtown Knoxville, this recreational destination features more than 50 miles of natural trails (including some of the best mountain bike trails in the southeast), Ijams Nature Center, quarry lakes and more. Bikes, canoes, and stand up paddle board rentals are available at various locations.

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Knoxville, TN 37902
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