Whether on a greenway through a historic park or on a natural trail through the woods, you will observe historic relics and beautiful wildflowers among the dogwood trees at Hikes & Blooms! The interactive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features, and flora in the unique locations. Hikers should wear comfortable clothing and bring any water or snacks you might need.

 

Pre-registration required. 

 

Norris State Park - Norris River Bluff Trail

Friday, April 7  at 10 AM

Led by Happy Hikers: Carlene LeCompte & Brenda Therry

**Email vbaumgartner@dogwoodarts.com to register

 

• Easy 3 mile hike; hiking poles recommended. The River Bluff Trail is one of the best spring wildflower hikes in the area. There are huge masses of trout lilies, purple phacelia, hepatic, spring beauties, several types of trillium, twinleaf, violets, celandine poppy, and many other early spring blooms.

• Directions - Take I-75 to Exit 122. Turn right on Hwy 61, then left on Hwy 441. The Lenoir Museum (green building) is located on the right (restrooms available here).  Cross the dam and take second road on left;  immediately turn left again on to the road for the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area which will wind down to the parking area and trailhead. Meet at Trail head at 10:00

 

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Spring Tree Walk 
Knoxville Botanical Garden
APRIL 8 | 9AM-10:30AM

**Register online HERE

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• Join Board Member & former KBGA staff, Dan Steinhoff, on a guided tour of KBGA’s unique & historic tree collection, with a special focus on our many varieties of dogwood trees in bloom at this time. Not to be missed!

• Free for members, $5 for non-members.

• All ages are welcome, and participants should meet up at the visitor center on Wimpole Ave.

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Dogwood Arts Hike at Seven Islands
Seven Islands State Birding Park
APRIL 8 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

**Email stephanie.mueller@tn.gov to register

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• Join park staff for a guided hike along the trails of Seven Islands State Birding Park! Participants will learn about the conservation efforts at the park focused on birds and native plants. The hike will be an easy-moderate difficulty 2.5-mile hike. This is a free hike, but if you would like to donations to the park are welcome! This hike will leave the Bluebird Barn area at 10:00am. Please bring bottled water for yourself and comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.

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City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Hikes

For more information email ghoward@knoxvilletn.gov or call 865.215.1709

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• Knoxville Urban Wilderness South Loop (12 Miles)

  • MARCH 25 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM​

  • Meet at Mead's Quarry Parking Lot (3518 Island Home Pike)
     

• Ijams Nature Center - River Trail (2.2 Miles)

  • MARCH 30 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 2915 Island Home Pike, 37920
     

• Fort Dickerson/Augusta Quarry (2.5-3 Miles)

  • APRIL 6 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at Fort Dickerson Quarry Upper Parking
     

• Ijams Nature Center - Hickory Trail (4 Miles)

  • APRIL 13 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 3518 Island Home Pike, 37920
     

• Holston River Park (2.4 Miles)

  • APRIL 20 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 3490 Holston Hills Rd, 37914
     

• Island Home Park to Ijams (3.2 Miles)

  • APRIL 27 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 2225 Estelle Circle, 37920
     

• Cecil Webb Recreation Center (1.75 Miles)

  • MAY 4 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 923 Baker Avenue, 37920
     

• Anderson School (3.5-4.5 Miles)

  • MAY 11 | 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

  • Meet at 4808 Prospect Road, 37920​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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