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Henley Bridge – Ijams Nature Center loop from Knoxville

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Henley Bridge – Ijams Nature Center loop from Knoxville

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Henley Bridge – Ijams Nature Center loop from Knoxville

01:29

14.1km

110m

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: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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297 m

Church Street United Methodist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction of the new building began in March 1930 and was completed the following year, with the first worship service held in January 1931. The church is built from Crab Orchard sandstone and has a slate roof. A prominent feature of the building is a large entrance tower. The original sanctuary and church school wing are arranged around a central courtyard, which is accessed through a series of pointed arch entranceways. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was driven past the church in 1940 en route to Newfound Gap to dedicate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He reportedly inquired about the church and remarked, "That is the most beautiful church I have ever seen. Depending on viewpoint and line of sight, the church's slihouette interestingly interplays with the sunsphere tower of Knoxville Convention Center. For example, from Henley Street Bridge, the sunsqhere appears to reside at the roof of the church.

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641 m

Henley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Henley Bridge, dating back to 1931, is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge with six dual-ribbed arches connected by lateral bracing. The hiker strolling over the bridge is offered impressive views of Gay Street Bridge downstream Tennessee River as well as the sunsphere tower of Knoxville Convention Center behind the silhouette of Church Street United Methodist Church.

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6.27 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 hike, run and mountain bike, a large quarry to fish and paddle in, a rock climbing crag with 12 bolted routes, and a nature center with an educational raptor center. From the tranquil river-side paths close to the center, to the rugged Quarry and Natural Area Trail System across the road along Meads Quarry, Ijams Nature Center provides an exceptional outdoor experience for people of all ages.

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6.75 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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7.01 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 are also some hiking specific trails that lead down closer to the water.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.92 km

2.27 km

1.33 km

551 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

5.59 km

1.80 km

326 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Henley Bridge – Ijams Nature Center loop from Knoxville

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Church Street United Methodist Church

Henley Bridge

Ijams Nature Center

Mead's Quarry Lake

Access to Mead's Quarry

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