Ijams Nature Center – Mead's Quarry Lake loop from Ijams Nature Center

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Ijams Nature Center – Mead's Quarry Lake loop from Ijams Nature Center

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Ijams Nature Center – Mead's Quarry Lake loop from Ijams Nature Center

00:45

7.15km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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74 m

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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848 m

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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2.38 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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3.60 km

Sunflower Fields on the William Skelton Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

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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6.63 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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7.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

610 m

350 m

142 m

Surfaces

6.31 km