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

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

Easy

4.6

(7697)

7,698

riders

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

00:25

6.62km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

836 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

2.37 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

3.59 km

View of the Forks of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holston River and French Broad River forming the Tennessee River

Tip by

4

5.85 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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5

6.14 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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6

6.56 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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B

6.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

480 m

342 m

274 m

124 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

685 m

342 m

167 m

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