A quiet, peaceful trail with mature trees, lots of birds, groves of bamboo, wetland area, Cherokee Indian village site, following Third Creek to its mouth at the TN river.
Point of Interest
A quiet, peaceful trail with mature trees, lots of birds, groves of bamboo, wetland area, Cherokee Indian village site, following Third Creek to its mouth at the TN river.
Length: 4.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Greenway, Urban Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: State
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: City of Knoxville, along north shore of Tennessee River, connects Westwood Park, Third Creek Park, World's Fair Park, and Morningside Park.
County: Knox
State: TN
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
Third Creek Greenway begins in Bearden, on Forrest Park Blvd. It winds south along Third Creek and connects to the 3.0 mile Neyland Greenway at the mouth of Third Creek on the Tennessee River. To get to the southern entrance of the park, go west on Cumberland Avenue past University of Tennessee's campus; after going under the overpass the park entrance will be on the right. To get to the western entrance of the park, go west on Cumberland Avenue at the Neyland Drive and Concord Street intersect; turn right onto Concord Street; park entrance will be on your right.
Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: -
Elevation Low: -
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 96 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Asphalt
Additional Surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete
Year Designated: 1977
