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Volunteer Landing – Tennessee River loop from West High School

Volunteer Landing – Tennessee River loop from West High School

Easy

4.7

(8937)

17,432

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Volunteer Landing – Tennessee River loop from West High School

01:54

39.6km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.1 km for 64 m

After 26.4 km for 141 m

After 26.7 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.07 km

Volunteer Landing

Highlight • River

Volunteer Landing is a small, riverside park offering swings, fountains, and a handful of river access options. The is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The UT Lady Volunteer crew team can sometimes be seen practicing their rowing at this spot on the river.

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11.0 km

Neyland Greenway terminus

Highlight • Cycleway

This spot marks the end of the Neyland Greenway. If you choose to continue past this point under the bridge, you can reach Governor Ned McWherter Riverside Park where there is a boat ramp, small dock, playground, and small parking area.

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16.1 km

Ijams Nature Center

Highlight • Natural

Ijams Nature Center is a recreational gem, at just minutes from downtown Knoxville. As part of Legacy Parks Foundation's initiative, this 300-acre preserve features over 40 miles of trails to hike, run and mountain bike, a large quarry to fish and paddle in, a rock climbing crag with 12 bolted routes, and a nature center with an educational raptor center. From the tranquil river-side paths close to the center, to the rugged Quarry and Natural Area Trail System across the road along Meads Quarry, Ijams Nature Center provides an exceptional outdoor experience for people of all ages.

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26.3 km

Waters of the World

Highlight • Structure

Runners can cool off mid-stride at the Waters of the World in Knoxville's World's Fair Park. The splash zone situated near the playground offers overheated joggers a rejuvenating dip, while keeping watch for kids dashing about. Laps around the fountains also provide views of the iconic Sunsphere tower perched at the park's edge. Waters of the World makes a refreshing, lively pit stop along Knoxville runs.

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31.2 km

Tennessee River

Highlight • River

This spot on the trail has continuous views of the Tennessee River. The southern end of the trail offers views of the banks of Cherokee Hills, while views from this location are more of the downtown area and the University of Tennessee campus.

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33.1 km

Grassy Mound on Third Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Third Creek Greenway is a paved path that runs along Third Creek for just over 5.3 miles. Third Creek Greenway meets the 3-mile-long Neyland Greenway at the mouth of Third Creek along the Tennessee River.

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39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

2.75 km

1.76 km

729 m

666 m

342 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

14.4 km

367 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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69 %

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Volunteer Landing

Neyland Greenway terminus

Ijams Nature Center

Waters of the World

Tennessee River

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