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Ijams Nature Center – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

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Ijams Nature Center – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

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Ijams Nature Center – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

01:15

19.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

Lost Chromosome Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Lost Chromosome Trailhead is at the parking area for Knoxville Head Start. Here bikers can find a map of the Knoxville Urban Wilderness area and a nice water refill station.

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4.21 km

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve, which was generously funded by Grayson Subaru and Subaru of America, offers a unique space for children and their caregivers to connect …

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4.49 km

Mead's Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

The quarry is a fan-favorite spot in the warmer months. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming is allowed in the water and there is tons of wildlife to view from flowers to fish to freshwater jellyfish.

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4.91 km

Ijams Nature Center

Highlight • Natural

Ijams Nature Center is a recreational gem, at just minutes from downtown Knoxville. As part of Legacy Parks Foundation's initiative, this 300-acre preserve features over 40 miles of trails to …

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9.81 km

View of Downtown Knoxville

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.4 km

Baker Creek Preserve

Highlight • MTB Park

Baker Creek Preserve is located within Knoxville's Urban Wilderness, near Marie Myers Park and William Hastie Nature Reserve. There are lots of multi-use trails so it's perfect to enjoy nature …

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.51 km

3.24 km

187 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.02 km

594 m

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

31°C

17°C

79 %

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Ijams Nature Center – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

Lost Chromosome Trailhead

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Mead's Quarry Lake

Ijams Nature Center

View of Downtown Knoxville

Baker Creek Preserve

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