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!
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 us every Tuesday from March 16 - October 26th at Pearson Park for a casual pace beginner-friendly greenway ride. These rides are designed to get you comfortable on your bike and give you tips [...]
Join us every other Tuesday evening for our Intro to Standup Paddleboarding. The course will provide you with basic equipment and knowledge of SUP and paddle techniques taught by certified SUP instructors, so you will [...]
Learn the basics of top rope belaying, knot tying, and climbing technique in this hands-on class. Designed for those with no previous climbing experience, this course teaches the necessary skills required to climb independently. Details [...]
Join us every Tuesday evening for a Third Creek Greenway social ride. Afterwards some good food. Weather permitting, check Facebook for updates.
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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 [...]