Ijams Nature Center and Quarry Trails

Accessible

Accessible

Birding

Climbing

Cycling

Fishing

Greenway

Hiking

Paddling

Restrooms

Running

Shelter

Wildflowers

Wildlife Viewing

Trails

Picnic Area

Swimming

315-acre wildlife sanctuary featuring gently sloping woodlands that houses an array of habitats and exhibits; Navitat Canopy Adventure Zipline; Tranquil pedestrian-only trails plus 10 miles of multi-use trails that wind through the rugged terrain at old Meads and Ross Marble Quarries, past unique rock formations and scenic overlooks; 25-acre quarry lake offers fishing, paddling and swimming; ADA adaptive dock at Ijams River Landing provides access to the Tennessee River for non-motorized boats; Ijams Crag offers 33 routes as a local climbing spot for beginners to experts; Ijams is a favorite start location for road cyclists to travel the backroads

Seasonal bikes, SUP, canoe and kayak rentals are available from River Sports Outfitters

Connects: Marie Myers ParkKnoxville’s Urban WildernessWill Skelton GreenwayMeads QuarryTennessee RiverNavitat Canopy Adventure Zipline

ADDRESS

Crag Trailhead:
2514 Aberdeen Lane


Nature Center:
2915 Island Home Avenue


Quarry Parking:
3518 Island Home Pike

PHONE

Greenways and Trails

Paved Trails: 3.57 + .25 miles Natural Trails: 12.3 miles Difficulty: easy to moderate

AMENITIES

Trails, Greenway, Hiking, Cycling, Running, Fishing, Paddling, Swimming, Climbing, Zip-Line, Picnic, Shelter, Restrooms, Accessible, Bike and Boat Rentals during summer months

HOURS

Open Sunrise to Sunset

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