The Townsend River Walk is a short walking trail that runs along the Little River in Townsend, TN. This quiet & scenic trail provides a beautiful (& completely shaded!) view into the incredible country here in Townsend. Along this quarter-mile trail, you’l get to know more about the native trees & vegetation, as well as see the river, flowers & wildlife.
The trail is confirmed as a Certified Aboretum by The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council.
Townsend River Walk
The Townsend River Walk was established in 2004 by the Tuckaleechee Garden Club to commemorate the 75th anniversay of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As part of establishing the trail, the TGC planted hundreds of daffodils that bloom in the Spring. The TGC continues to maintain the trail to keep it beautiful & clean.
Townsend River Walk Photos
A series of photos from the Townsend River Walk. Lots to see on this little patch of trail. Don’t miss some of the smaller trails leading off the main path down to the river!
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- Townsend River Walk entrance
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- Black Oak – Townsend River Walk
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- Townsend River Walk path
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- Townsend River Walk
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- Certified Aboretum – Townsend River Walk
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- Daffodils – Townsend River Walk
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- Towsend River Walk – Trail Shot
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- Hackberry Tree – Townsend River Walk
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- Foliage – Townsend River Walk
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- Townsend River Walk – Down a rabbit trail
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- Townsend River Walk – On the path
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- Eastern Hophormbeam – Townsend River Walk
Video of the Townsend River Walk
Video of the River Walk. As you can see, the foliage is absolutely beautiful. And, on such a hot day, the shade was a very welcome benefit.
River Walk Location
This is the approximate location of the River Walk. You can see the outline of it on the North side of the road if you click the View Larger Map link and enable the Bicycling option in the map.
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