Hamilton County, Tennessee
638 hiking & walking trails · 1parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 15 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County is home to 638 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 15 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Hamilton County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Hamilton County
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Sample Parks in Hamilton County
Sample Trails in Hamilton County
Curated Guides for Hamilton County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Hamilton County, Tennessee?
Yes — we have 638 mapped hiking and walking trails in Hamilton County, Tennessee, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Hamilton County, Tennessee?
Camp Jordan Inner Nature Trails near Fort Oglethorpe is rated hard — the toughest classification among Hamilton County, Tennessee's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Hamilton County, Tennessee for families?
Meadowlark Run near Graysville is one of the best family picks in Hamilton County, Tennessee — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Hamilton County, Tennessee?
Each of the 638 trails in Hamilton County, Tennessee has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Hamilton County, Tennessee?
Hamilton County, Tennessee has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Hamilton County, Tennessee?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Hamilton County, Tennessee right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Hamilton County, Tennessee?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Tennessee for more options beyond Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Hiking guides for Tennessee
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Hamilton County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Tennessee, Ranked
Tennessee's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykTennessee's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Tennessee trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Tennessee
Ten gentle, well-marked Tennessee trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Tennessee
Tennessee's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Tennessee
Federal parks and recreation areas in Tennessee ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Tennessee: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Tennessee's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.