Walking Trails/Tracks

Buffalo Mountain Park

570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500-foot-rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is measured from the picnic area. (The White Rock Trail is a 4.5-mile-loop). Huckleberry Knob - .05 mi. Lady Slipper Loop - .09 mi. Hartsell Hollow - .05 mi. White Rock - 2.3 miles Tip Top - 2.1 miles

Carver Park

322 W. Watauga Ave. Call: 423-461-8830 Quarter-mile flat walking track

Civitan Park

1000 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking / jogging track joins Lions Park and Civitan Park and measures 1.57 miles.

Jacobs Nature Park

1220 King Springs Road Two trails: Minga Path Loop - .7 miles Turtle Ridge Trail - .7 miles Small connector trails can be a 3-mile adventure.

Liberty Bell Complex

Liberty Bell Blvd. Paved track encircles Liberty Bell Complex for 1.7 miles. The track features a 375-meter jogging and walking surface.

Tweetsie Trail

Alabama St. Call: 423-283-5815 The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing from ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee. The trail was built without any federal or state funding. Rather, it’s the result of generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local governments.

Willow Springs

1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Features 1.8 miles of paved walking surface which encircles the park. It’s exercise with a view.

Winged Deer Park

4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Flat track, which encircle the ballfield is a half-mile. The wooded, paved and lighted trails measure 1.5 miles. An 18-hole disc golf course is also located in this area.

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Liberty Bell Recreation Trail

Liberty Bell Blvd. This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the entire Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and roller blades are welcome. No adult bikes are allowed.

Tweetsie Trail

Alabama St. The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing from ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton.

Winged Deer Park Bike Park

204 Carroll Creek Road More than 3.5 miles mountain bike trail. The trail is a partnership with the Tri-Cities Chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA). An additional mile of beginner trail has been approved. When complete, the trail will total 5 to 6 miles. Fly By Night Trail - 2.3 miles intermediate Roll The Bones—4 miles advanced Freewill - .2 miles beginner YYZ - .5 miles intermediate Tom Sawyer - .4 miles beginner

State of Franklin Multi-use Trail

Greenline Road The trail is 2.3 miles in length and open to all users. It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive.

Tannery Knobs

18 Tannery Knob Call: 423-283-5815 Riding distance from downtown Johnson City’s shops, breweries and restaurants. Tannery Knobs covers over 40 acres of heavily wooded terrain. Designed as a skills park for all ages, riders can experience the thrill of off road riding in a progressive environment. All trails and features have been professionally designed and built ensuring enthusiasts and beginners alike will find the perfect ride. Tannery Knobs is more than just bikes. Take in the amazing views hiking or trail running, making the park accessible for the entire community. The land for Tannery Knobs sits less than a mile from the Tweetsie Trail. Featuring endless mountain view, the more than 300-foot ridgeline overlooks Johnson City’s historic Appalachian charm.

Nearby Locations

Steele Creek Park - Bristol Bays Mountain Park - Kingsport Warriors Path State Park - Kingsport Virginia Creeper Trail - Runs from Abington to White Top, VA.

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Robert Young Cabin - Winged Deer Park

Built in the early 1770’s , the Robert Young Cabin sat on family property located near Brush Creek. The U.S. Government purchased a portion of the Young’s family property for the National Soldiers home and this necessitated the cabin’s first move. Relocated to Optimist Park, then known as Sertoma Park, the cabin was restored in 1938 by the John Sevier Chapter of the Daughters of the American Resolution. Following the cabin’s second move in 1996 to its current home at Winged Deer Park, it was substantially renovated and repaired. The structure of the cabin has endured well over 200 years , thus making it one of Johnson City’s oldest standing dwellings.

4137 Bris tol Highway

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