Wheelchair-Friendly Trails
  • A red pedestrian bridge spans a calm river, surrounded by lush trees with autumn foliage and expansive, colorful fields under a cloudy sky.
    • Woman walking with a bicycle on a path surrounded by autumn trees.

    Wheelchair-Friendly Trails and Overlooks

    Many of our parks have wheelchair-friendly trails and paved walkways that enable wheelchair access.

    Some of these paths lead to overlooks. All of them provide greater access to many of the beautiful sights, sounds, and experiences in Tennessee State Parks.  

    Parks with Wheelchair-Friendly Trails

      • Winding paved path through a lush, green forest. Sunlight filters through the tall trees, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

      Big Cypress Tree State Park

      Tree Identification Trail: A paved/boardwalk out-and-back trail that extends .35 miles and provides a view of the native wetlands. 

      • Aerial view of a serene landscape at sunset, with the sun setting over green fields, winding roads, a small pond

      Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

      The park has one 4-mile interconnected paved trail, offering views of wildlife and natural resources.  

      • Wooden boardwalk through lush green forest with fallen leaves.

      Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park

      These trails provide views of the native grasslands and historical Native American Mounds. 

      • Outer Loop Trail: 2.45 miles
      • Inner Loop Trail: 1.6 miles
      • Central Mound Trail: 4.05 miles
      • Tranquil lake scene with a wooden dock in the distance, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees under a clear blue sky, conveying serenity.

      Reelfoot Lake State Park

      Visitor Center Boardwalk: Located behind the park Visitor Center is a 0.45-mile boardwalk trail that follows the edge of the lake, providing excellent views of the wetlands and Reelfoot Lake.  

      Eagle Basin Day Use Trail: A .40-mile loop trail that offers beautiful views of Reelfoot Lake. 

      • Concrete path that goes along a grass field at T O Fuller

      T.O. Fuller State Park

      Tires to Trails: Starting behind the park’s Nature Center, you’ll find a 2.5-mile hard-surface walking trail made from rubber crumbs derived from recycled tires. This trail wanders past fields of wildflowers, a picturesque pond, and storybook panels.  

      Accessible Trail (one-way): Also known as the Wildlife Habitat Area, this 0.5-mile paved surface offers views of the seasonal wildflowers and is a great place to view waterfowl and songbirds. 

      • A drone shot captures the park’s central grassy lawn flanked by rows of trees, with the amphitheater in the foreground and city buildings visible in the distance.

      Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

      There is a 0.9-mile paved trail around the park that takes visitors past monuments honoring aspects of Tennessee’s history.  

      • trees with fallen leaves on the ground with a lake on the left

      Bledsoe Creek State Park

      Mayo Wix Memorial Trail: This paved 1-mile trail features enlarged pages from children’s books along a portion of this trail so children can read while they explore nature.  

      Birdsong Trail: This paved 0.25-mile trail follows a stream and Old Hickory Lake, offering views of native wildflowers.  

      • Narrow forest path lined with tall trees and a rustic wooden fence.

      Cedars of Lebanon State Park

      Cave Creek Trail: The 2625-foot Cave Creek Trail starts and ends in the park's butterfly garden behind the Dixon Merit Nature Center. The trail features picturesque views of Jackson Cave, an 80-foot pedestrian bridge spanning Cave Creek, and native grass prairie with seasonal wildflowers. Along the trail are benches, picnic tables, boardwalks, and smaller bridges.   

      • A multi-arched stone bridge spans a lake, surrounded by dense forest with vibrant fall foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green.

      Cumberland Mountain State Park

      Byrd Lake Trail: The 0.5-mile trail offers stunning views of Byrd Lake and is a great place to view waterfowl and songbirds.  

      • White house with red roof by a pond and trees, under a clear blue sky.

      Dunbar Cave State Park

      Lake Trail: This paved 0.7-mile trail offers scenic views and is a great place to see wildlife and wildflowers.  

      • Lake at sunrise with dock, boats, and tree reflected in calm water.

      Long Hunter State Park

      Couchville Lake Trail: This paved 2-mile trail wraps around a beautiful 110-acre lake.  

      • Child in a motorized wheelchair exploring the forest with two adults.

      Radnor Lake State Park

      Otter Creek Trail: This 1.1-mile trail is paved and stroller-friendly, offering stunning views of the lake and the surrounding forests.  

      • Calm lake reflecting trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

      Cove Lake State Park

      Cove Lake Trail: The 3-mile Cove Lake paved trail provides views of Cove Lake and the surrounding forested areas.  

      • Forest path lined with colorful autumn leaves.

      Indian Mountain State Park

      Indian Mountain Lake Trail: This 1-mile paved loop follows the shore of Indian Mountain Lake. 

      • amphitheater side view with wood benches in semicircle

      Red Clay State Park

      Interpretive Trail: The Interpretive Trail offers amazing views of the Cherokee Homestead, including the Council House, Corn Crib, Barn, Blacksmith Shop, Farmhouse, and Sleeping Huts.  

      • A rustic wooden barn with a colorful quilt pattern on the front, surrounded by lush greenery. A gravel path leads to its entrance under a clear blue sky.

      Seven Islands State Birding Park

      Bobwhite Accessible Trail: This trail is a 0.9-mile paved trail that stretches from the parking area to the French Broad River.  

      • Lakeside building with wooden bridge and surrounding greenery.

      Warriors' Path State Park

      Loop Trail: Our 0.64-mile loop trail winds around Duck Island and provides views of Fort Patrick Henry Lake. 

      • paved trail curving through the grassy area with a large tree stinging in the middle

      Henry Horton State Park

      Henry Horton Greenway: This paved 1.5-mile Henry Horton Greenway winds through the park's most notable features, including the native grasslands and historical landmarks. 

    Wheelchair-Friendly Overlooks

      • Scenic view of a stone and wood restaurant building surrounded by vibrant autumn trees, reflected in the calm waters of the lake.

      Cumberland Mountain State Park

      Behind the restaurant at Cumberland Mountain

      Offers: A view of the lake

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      • Man in wheelchair and park ranger smiling on forest trail.

      Cummins Falls State Park 

      Cummins Falls Overlook

      Offers: A view of the mighty falls

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      • A misty cliffside overlook with lush green trees below. A stone and metal railing frames the scene, creating a serene, majestic atmosphere.

      Fall Creek Falls State Park

      The park offers two accessible overlooks:

      • Fall Creek Falls: A view of Fall Creek Falls
      • Millikan's Overlook (Colorblind Viewfinder): A view of the rugged Cumberland Plateau
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      • Binocular viewer facing a lake with forested hills in the background.

      Radnor Lake State Park

      Otter Creek Road Overlook (Accessible Colorblind Viewfinder) 

      Offers: A great birding spot and a view of Radnor Lake

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      • Lake with autumn trees and a wooden dock, under a clear blue sky.

      Reelfoot Lake State Park

      The Boardwalk

      Offers: A view of Reelfoot Lake

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      • A waterfall cascades over rocky ledges into a swirling green pool, surrounded by dense forest

      Rock Island State Park

      Great Falls 

      Offers: A great overhead view of the falls

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      • Expansive view of a bridge with two people leaning over the railing, surrounded by lush green trees under an overcast sky, conveying tranquility.

      Seven Islands State Birding Park

      Located at Bobwhite accessible trail

      Offers: The bridge is a great place for birding and viewing the river

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      • Trail leading to the overlook at tims ford. Wooden rails and platform balcony

      Tims Ford State Park

      Marble Plains Overlook

      Offers: Views across Tims Ford Lake

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    Parks with Accessible Features

    From wheelchair-accessible trails and picnic areas to accessible overnight accommodations and activities, we strive to ensure that everyone can enjoy the beauty of our parks without barriers. Click the link below to view parks with detailed accessibility information and start planning your next trip.

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