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.
Wednesday evening social pace group run. All paces welcome. Distance options vary. Please abide by social distancing guidelines during our group runs. Meet at the Western Plaza Parking lot in front of Hard Knox Pizzeria. [...]
Come join us for our weekly rides! We leave at 6 p.m. with four groups. The killer B’s start us off with an average speed of 16 mph, routes change every week. The B group [...]
Intermediate pace group rides roll from the shop at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The route and pace is determined by the leader and group. Route length is generally 30 to 35 miles at a [...]
join us for Monarch Tagging in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this fall! Several dates are offered in September and October. Choose a date and bring the family! All ages are welcome. Free, donations are [...]
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Get Out and Play Guide
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