Choose Your Adventure
Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, it’s easy to see why Knoxville is loved for its outdoor recreation. Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find mountain biking, paddling, hiking, climbing and more. Search this site by activity or location and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure!
Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Disc Golf
Disc Golf
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
Running / Walking
Running / Walking
Skateboarding
Skateboarding
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Upcoming Events
Check out the event calendar for all the special programs, workshops, guided tours and group activities offered in our region to help you find your adventure of choice and learn from the experts. Be sure to visit the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center to get friendly advice, pick up trail maps or brochures and share your outdoor adventures with us.
Join Ranger Clare to watch the sunset over the French Broad River and visit Wayne's Pond after dark. We will talk about the common frogs and toads in our area and learn to identify them [...]
Night Hikes get you out on the trails to experience the night using all of your senses. Each walk includes night games and activities as well as exploration for our nocturnal creatures. Search for salamanders [...]
Global Big Day is an annual event hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Thousands of birders all over the world will be submitting observations to ebird on May 8th to help scientists get a better [...]
Scouts can complete the requirements for their Climbing Merit Badge on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Cost $30.
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Get Out and Play Guide
A comprehensive guide for outdoor activity in the East Tennessee region – the Get Out and Play! Guide is a complete directory of all parks, trails, and greenways in Knox and surrounding counties, and includes major [...]