The best running trails in Johnson County
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12
runs
Last updated: October 25, 2025
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1. Virginia Creeper Trail run — Grayson County
18.7km
02:19
280m
280m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Appalachian Trail: Big Laurel Branch Wilderness section — Watauga Lake
10.8km
01:36
480m
480m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Whitetop Mountain via Mud Creek Lane run — Grayson County
11.3km
01:30
370m
370m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County
14.3km
01:57
490m
490m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Flint Mill Trail & Holston Mountain Trail loop — Cherokee National Forest
13.8km
02:05
650m
650m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
7. Lost Mountain Shelter via Appalachian Trail run — Grayson County
17.1km
02:14
430m
430m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Whitetop Mountain via Buzzard Rock run — Grayson County
6.11km
00:47
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
9. Virginia Creeper Trail Southern Terminus run — Grayson County
10.2km
01:08
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. South View loop from Todd
6.12km
01:02
270m
270m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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