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Ijams Nature Center – Access to Mead's Quarry loop from Knoxville

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Ijams Nature Center – Access to Mead's Quarry loop from Knoxville

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Ijams Nature Center – Access to Mead's Quarry loop from Knoxville

01:09

10.7km

80m

Running

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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4.33 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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4.81 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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5.11 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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5.76 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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

1.78 km

628 m

521 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

1.89 km

1.67 km

384 m

243 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Ijams Nature Center – Access to Mead's Quarry loop from Knoxville

Ijams Nature Center

Mead's Quarry Lake

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Access to Mead's Quarry

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