Paris Landing Hiking

People walking along a lakeside path under a bright sky.

Hiking at Paris Landing

Take a hike at Paris Landing State Park to view what makes our park unique!

We have two hiking trails that wander through woods and by lakeshores.

A stroll along the Raptor Ridge Trail offers a deeper dive into the park's flora and fauna, including purple coneflower, large oak trees, and other native grasses and wildflowers. Many of Tennessee's beloved animals, such as whitetail deer, raccoons, otters, turkeys, and red and grey foxes, make quiet appearances along the trail. Limestone and sandstone formations can be seen throughout the park and on each trail. 

Peek into the habitat of many turtles, insects, wildflowers, and grasses via the Wetland Walk. This trail is best for wildflower viewing during the spring and summer months.

Trails

Camp Hazlewood Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

3.45 mi.

Difficulty

Moderate

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Connector

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

—

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Day Use Area to Eagle Creek Water Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

1.70 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Day Use Area to Inn & Cabin Area Water Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

2.10 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Grassland Loop Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

1.60 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Raptor Ridge Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

2.55 mi.

Difficulty

Difficult

Surface

Natural

A stroll along the Raptor Ridge Trail offers a deeper dive into the park's flora and fauna, including purple coneflower, large oak trees, and other native grasses and wildflowers. Many of Tennessee's beloved animals, such as whitetail deer, raccoons, otters, turkeys, and red and grey foxes, make quiet appearances along the trail. Limestone and sandstone formations can be seen throughout the park and on each trail.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Raptor Ridge Trail

Paris Landing State Park

A stroll along the Raptor Ridge Trail offers a deeper dive into the park's flora and fauna, including purple coneflower, large oak trees, and other native grasses and wildflowers. Many of Tennessee's beloved animals, such as whitetail deer, raccoons, otters, turkeys, and red and grey foxes, make quiet appearances along the trail. Limestone and sandstone formations can be seen throughout the park and on each trail.

Distance

2.55 mi.

Difficulty

Difficult

Surface

Natural

Allowed

Hiking

Trail Type

Information unavailable

Elevation

Gain 427.10'

Loss 402.10'

Grade

Typical 5.7%

Max 29.9%

Cross Slope

Typical 5.2%

Max 20.4%

Tread Width

Typical 47"

Minimum 24"

Surface Type

Soil 85%; Gravel 13.2%; Asphalt 0.9%; Wood decking 0.8%

Obstructions Exist

Tree root: 6 in tall; Erosion: 6 in deep; Tree: 24 in of tread remaining

Tactile Trail

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

0.10 mi.

Difficulty

Easy

Surface

Natural

This trail features a guide rope and wooden white cane-detectable rail along the entire loop, guiding visitors who are blind or low vision through the trees. Experience multiple sensory features through touch, hearing, and smell of the native plant garden, oak and hickory trees lining the trail, and birds chirping. During wetter months, a small creek can be heard. As it flows, it moistens the earth and enhances the natural scent of the rocks and mosses.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Wetland Walk

Paris Landing State Park

Distance

0.50 mi.

Difficulty

Difficult

Surface

Natural

Peek into the habitat of many turtles, insects, wildflowers, and grasses via the Wetland Walk. This trail is best for wildflower viewing during the spring and summer months.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

Wetland Walk

Paris Landing State Park

Peek into the habitat of many turtles, insects, wildflowers, and grasses via the Wetland Walk. This trail is best for wildflower viewing during the spring and summer months.

Distance

0.50 mi.

Difficulty

Difficult

Surface

Natural

Allowed

Hiking

Trail Type

Information unavailable

Elevation

Gain 56.10'

Loss 40.30'

Grade

Typical 4.0%

Max 30.1%

Cross Slope

Typical 4.5%

Max 28.9%

Tread Width

Typical 80"

Minimum 36"

Surface Type

Soil 91.7%; Mulch 2.9%; Wood decking 2%; Asphalt 1.8%; Gravel 1.6%

Obstructions Exist

Step: 15 in tall; Tree roots: 5 in tall; Hole: 4 in deep

Trail Definitions

Cross Slope 

Describes the degree of incline from one side of the trail path to the other; measured as a percentage. Cross slope aids in water drainage and impacts the overall trail stability.  
Grade 

Describes the rise in elevation over a horizontal distance on the trail; measured as a percentage.  Higher percentages represent a steeper grade indicating a more challenging ascent or descent for hikers.   
Standard Ramp Grade

Serves as a reference guide for the grade of the trail.  Standard Ramp Grade is 8.3% across all trail assessments. 
Surface 

A characteristic of the trail expressed in terms of material type, grading, compaction, and roughness of the path. Possible surface types include soil, gravel, paved, and mulch.  
Tread Width 

Represents the horizontal distance from one edge of the trail path to the other; measurements can vary.  Tread width helps to determine the amount of space a hiker has to pass through. Obstacles on the trail can alter the remaining tread width.  
Trail Types: Loop

Trail returns at or near the point from which you started.
Trail Types: Network

Offers multiple route options within one trail, and each route is connected
Trail Types: Out and Back

This type of trail travels out to an endpoint where hikers turn around and travel back to the starting point.  
Trail Types: Stacked Loop

A loop trail contained completely within another trail.