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  1. Pinson Mounds.
    Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park - Hiking

    Twenty miles southeast of Jackson, Tennessee, this unique and historically important 1,200-acre destination is as rich with culture as it is with raw natural beauty.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    116.5 miles
    Duration
    1 - 3 hours
  2. Trees canopy over the road at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
    Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park - Hiking

    If you’re in Memphis and want an escape from the city without going too far, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is just 25 minutes from the city and has more than 20 miles of trails.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    13.4 miles
    Duration
    With trails from 3.5-8.5 miles, you can spend an hour or several hours exploring the park.
  3. Trails at T.O. Fuller State Park.
    T.O. Fuller State Park - Hiking

    T.O. Fuller State Park sits on 1,138 acres, just minutes from downtown Memphis. The park’s proximity to downtown makes it a great getaway for a hike or run.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    7.2 miles
    Duration
    The longest trails at the park are about four miles.
  4. Don’t pass this hike off as too easy until you’ve hiked all four miles!
    Old Forest State Natural Area - Hiking

    With over four miles of natural trail paths perfectly suited for walking and hiking, Old Forest State Natural Area is a 142-acre beauty of old growth that dates back more than 10,000 years.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    3.2 miles
    Duration
    The main trail will take about an hour, but there are a couple other options if you want to add on more mileage. There’s also a lot to do in the area besides hike.
  5. This six mile trail is worth the trek to the beautiful view of the lake.
    Herb Parsons Lake Trail - Hiking

    Herb Parsons Lake Trail is an easy, six-mile route around the beautiful lake.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    23.9 miles
    Duration
    Depending on how fast you walk, plan to spend at least a couple hours on the trail.
  6. The park’s piers, along with the Visitor Center Boardwalk, get hikers out onto the lake for excellent views of the flooded cypress forest.
    Reelfoot Lake State Park - Hiking

    The lake itself is Reelfoot Lake State Park’s main attraction, but there’s plenty of hiking on the land around the lake, too.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    90.7 miles
    Duration
    If you hike all the trails in the park, it will take about two hours.
  7. Shelby Farms Park

    Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the US, and it offers excellent hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and paddling opportunities.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    12.1 miles
    Duration
    1-3 hours
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