Join us for the

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Challenge

In celebration of Legacy Parks’ 20th anniversary, take on the challenge to log 20 hikes before the end of the year! We’ve selected 20 of our favorite hikes in Knox County for you to explore – or pick places you already love to go! Complete the Challenge by December 1st and you’ll earn a special t-shirt as a celebration for your accomplishment.

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Guided Hikes

Join Legacy Parks on monthly guided hikes to discover new places and meet other outdoor adventurers! 

Concord Trails

Thursday, May 15 at 10am
Distance: 5 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate
Starting Location: 10902 S Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting by the dog park, we’ll follow the wooded, shady Main Loop to Lake Loop along the shores of the lake.

Aspire

Friday, June 6 at 9am
Distance: 4 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate
Starting Location: 777 Aspire Drive, Clinton, TN 37716

Starting from the parking lot, we’ll follow the greenway past the playspace to the trails. A gradual incline hike will bring us, to the top or the ridge where we’ll end with a beautiful view of the park.

William Hastie

Wednesday, July 16 at 9am
Distance: 3 Miles

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Starting Location: 1302 Margaret Road, Knoxville, TN 37920

The heavily forested trails will feel nice in the summer heat! The trail ranges from easy to moderate with a few technical sections and short hills.

 

Haw Ridge

Friday, September 12 at 10am
Distance: 3 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Starting Location: 289 Old Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Starting from the “Dirt Lab” bike skills area, we’ll take the greenway to the water’s edge and then we’ll keep a nice heart rate as we hike up into the wooded trails and back down. 

House Mountain

Friday, October 17 at 10am
Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Difficult
Starting Location: 9601 Hogskin Road, Corryton, TN 37721

This one’s a challenge! We’ll hike up the steep ascent to the highest point in Knox Co. The views from the top are well worth the work! 

 

Seven Islands

Thursday, November 13 at 10am
Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Starting Location: 2809 Kelly Lane, Kodak, TN 37764

 

We’ll see many diverse landscapes as we hike through the park. The greenway will take us over the beautiful French Broad River to the Island Loop Trail, then we’ll hike up the ridge to see beautiful views.

It's fun, easy and free!

Join us for monthly hikes and complete the rest on your own!

The Mountain Commerce Bank Challenge is sponsored by:

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