Access to Mead's Quarry – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

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Access to Mead's Quarry – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

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Access to Mead's Quarry – Baker Creek Preserve loop from William Hastie Natural Area

02:12

29.7km

310m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 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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7.38 km

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This park of the William Skelton Greenway gifts users with views of the Tennessee River to the north and fields of sunflowers, wildflowers, and different species of trees to in …

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10.0 km

Access to Mead's Quarry

Highlight • Lake

Mead's Quarry is definitely one of the highlights of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness trail system. There is a trail that goes around the entire quarry by staying up high, and there …

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15.4 km

Marie Myers Park

Highlight • Forest

Marie Myers Park is connected to William Hastie Natural area. This place is perfect to enjoy nature by walking through the forests. The trails zigzag for over 2 miles.

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19.6 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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24.7 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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25.3 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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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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