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James White Fort – Neyland Greenway terminus loop from Knoxville

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James White Fort – Neyland Greenway terminus loop from Knoxville

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James White Fort – Neyland Greenway terminus loop from Knoxville

01:11

19.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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891 m

James White Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

James White's Fort is the origin of the settlement that became the city of Knoxville. It was built in 1786 by George Washington's Secretary of War during the Revolutionary War, James White.

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2.46 km

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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7.94 km

Mead's Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

The quarry is a fan-favorite spot in the warmer months. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming is allowed in the water and there is tons of wildlife to view from flowers to fish to freshwater jellyfish.

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8.22 km

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve, which was generously funded by Grayson Subaru and Subaru of America, offers a unique space for children and their caregivers to connect with nature. Located within the 13.5-acre preserve, this special five-acre woodland area aims to create unstructured play experiences for children to experience. Unlike traditional playgrounds, it features shallow creeks, boulders, trees, and other nature-inspired elements, encouraging imaginative play and sensory exploration. Open daily from 8 am to sunset, the Playscape is accessible through a trail starting at the Ijams Adventure Camp area. While designed with kids in mind, adults are encouraged to enjoy the space too. Picnicking is welcome, but dogs are not allowed to ensure a safe environment for children. Bike racks are available, but the path system is intended for pedestrians, with biking trails located elsewhere in the quarry parking lot.

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9.75 km

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This park of the William Skelton Greenway gifts users with views of the Tennessee River to the north and fields of sunflowers, wildflowers, and different species of trees to in the southern fields. Keep your eyes peeled high in the trees, as this is a great place for birding

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11.0 km

View of the Forks of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holston River and French Broad River forming the Tennessee River

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19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

2.74 km

2.64 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.09 km

315 m

< 100 m

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Friday 15 May

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James White Fort – Neyland Greenway terminus loop from Knoxville

James White Fort

Neyland Greenway terminus

Mead's Quarry Lake

Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

View of the Tennessee River from William Skelton Greenway

View of the Forks of the River

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