Tims Ford Hiking
  • Wooden pathway leading to a covered bridge, surrounded by autumn trees.
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    A narrow suspension bridge covered with fallen leaves stretches through a lush, vibrant green forest. A wooden sign stands to the right, adding to the serene atmosphere.

    Hiking at Tims Ford

    The park offers nearly 25 miles of hiking trails.

    Visitors can wander through hardwood forest, observe native grassland areas, and get scenic views of Tims Ford Lake. Pets are allowed on hiking trails but must be on a leash at all times. Pets must also be current on all vaccinations.

    Trails

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    • Bike Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      3.05 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      All-terrain wheelchair accessible. Trail also has 2 spur trails off of it, the visitor center spur trail and camper check in spur trail.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Bike Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      All-terrain wheelchair accessible. Trail also has 2 spur trails off of it, the visitor center spur trail and camper check in spur trail.
      Distance
      3.05 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 320.20'
      Loss 250.30'
      Grade
      Typical 3.2%
      Max 20.4%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.8%
      Max 11.5%
      Tread Width
      Typical 100"
      Minimum 40"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 98.3%; Wood decking 1.7%
      Obstructions Exist
      Post: 40 in remaining tread; Post: 48 in of tread remaining

      Boiling Fork Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      2.60 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Located at Fairview.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Camper Check-In Spur Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.40 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Camper Check-In Spur Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.40 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 10.00'
      Loss 82.30'
      Grade
      Typical 4.5%
      Max 16.3%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.1%
      Max 7.3%
      Tread Width
      Typical 99"
      Minimum 44"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 100%
      Obstructions Exist
      Post: 44 in of tread remaining; Post: 46 in of tread remaining

      Clifton Doyle Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.60 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Evans Point Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      10.05 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Full Loop is 10.5 miles.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Lost Creek Overlook Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      1.35 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Marble Plains Overlook Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      1.10 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      All terrain wheelchair accessible.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Marble Plains Overlook Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      All terrain wheelchair accessible.
      Distance
      1.10 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 77.80'
      Loss 79.90'
      Grade
      Typical 2.7%
      Max 10.8%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.2%
      Max 6.7%
      Tread Width
      Typical 100"
      Minimum 86"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 100%
      Obstructions Exist
      Erosion: 94 in of tread remaining; Erosion: 91 in of tread remaining; Erosion: 86 in of tread remaining

      Marble Plains Spur Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.40 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Old Spann House Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      3.70 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

    • Storybook Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.40 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      gravel
      All-terrain wheelchair accessible.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Storybook Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      All-terrain wheelchair accessible.
      Distance
      0.40 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      gravel
      Allowed
      Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 0.20'
      Loss 82.00'
      Grade
      Typical 3.3%
      Max 13.1%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 3.4%
      Max 17.1%
      Tread Width
      Typical 93"
      Minimum 72"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 54%; Gravel 40%; Soil 6%
      Obstructions Exist
      Erosion: 24 in of tread remaining; Tree root: 4 in tall; Tree root: 3 in tall

      Tims Ford Blueway Paddle Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      —
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Travis Hollow Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.60 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Paved
      All-terrain wheelchair Accessible.
      Availability
      Open Seasonal
      Allowed
      Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Visitor Center Spur Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.70 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair

      Visitor Center Spur Trail

      Tims Ford State Park
      Distance
      0.70 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking all_terrain_wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 26.10'
      Loss 76.60'
      Grade
      Typical 3.1%
      Max 20.4%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.9%
      Max 10.1%
      Tread Width
      Typical 95"
      Minimum 37"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 100%
      Obstructions Exist
      Post: 37 in of tread remaining; Erosion: 74 in of tread remaining; Erosion: 74 in of tread remaining

    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.   

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    Explore our collection of printable and digital trail maps, organized by park. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or paddling, you’ll find the resources you need to navigate confidently.

     

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    Visitor Center Gift Shop

    The Visitor Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park.

    Address:
    570 Tims Ford Drive, Winchester TN, 37398

    Hours: Daily - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 


     

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