Hiking in Fairfield Glade
3. Trails of Fairfield glade
Our well-marked, well-maintained trails range from paved walking surfaces connecting most of Fairfield Glade’s amenities, to more challenging paths through enchanted looking forests. It is here that deer, eagles, and other wildlife mysteriously appear, providing photo opportunities along the way. Enjoy scenic mountain views, rocky cliffs, natural caves and winding creeks with seasonal whitewater.
It’s no wonder hiking has become one of Fairfield Glade’s most popular recreational activities.
You can find more about the trails in Fairfield Glade on their website at www.gladetrails.com
Table of Contents
- Amherst Trail, 1.9 miles, Easy
- Blue Hike, 6.1 miles, Strenuous
- Canyon Trail
- Cascade Trail, 2.3 miles, Moderate
- Central Trail, 1.9 miles, Easy
- Glastowbury Trail, 1.0 miles, Easy
- Good Samaritan Trail
- Green Hike, 4.2 miles, Strenuous
- Hemlock Trail
- Hickory Trail
- Kingsboro/Village Trail, 2.0 miles, Easy
- Kirkstone Trail, 2.0 miles, Moderate
- Library Trail, 1.1 miles, Easy
- McGinnis Trail
- Moss Creek Trail, 0.7 miles, Easy
- Overlook Trail, 2.0 miles, Moderate
- Red Hike, 3.0 miles, Strenuous
- Rotherham Trail
- Seven Bridges Trail, 2.0 miles, Moderate
- Seven Bridges and St George Trail, 2.5 miles, Moderate
- St George Trail, 0.5 miles, Moderate
- St George & Seven Bridges Trail, 2.0 miles, Moderate
- Stonehenge Trail, 3.0 miles, Moderate
- Thornhill Trail, 2.0 miles, Easy
- Yellow Hike, 2.9 miles, Strenuous
3.1 Amherst Trail
- Hiking Distance: 1.9 miles
- Trail Length: 1.9 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.984164, -84.891675
Description
This is a 2.0-mile grassy road hiking trail located between St. George and Sherwood Lakes. This is an easy trail with very little change in elevation. Although most of the trail is on grassy roads, there are some sections along paved roads. There is limited parking just off St. George Drive on Castlebar Lane.
Driving Directions:
From the Peavine Road/Stonehenge Drive stoplight, take Peavine Road towards Crossville. Shortly after passing Food City turn left on to St. George Drive. After 2.25 miles (about one mile after passing Lake St. George) look for the trail sign on the left at the grassy road Castlebar Lane (first left past Amherst Drive). Park on the grassy road.
Most roads are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs.
3.2 Blue Hike
- Hiking Distance: 6.1 miles
- Rating: Strenuous
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.017500, -84.863055
Description
The trailhead is the Catoosa/Kingsbridge parking lot on Catoosa Boulevard, but the trail can also be accessed via the Rotherham Drive or North Catoosa parking areas.
The Blue Loop is the longest hike in Fairfield Glade. It is comprised of four interconnected trails: the Hemlock Trail, the Rotherham Trail, the Canyon Trail, and the McGinnis Trail, along with a short segment of the Good Samaritan Trail.
This is a strenuous hike due to its length and the significant elevation changes along the way. The lowest point is at the end of Lake Dartmoor on Rotherham Drive. The highest point is at the top of the Rotherham Trail near the water tower. In addition there are two significant climbs on the McGinnis Trail.
Driving Directions
Take Peavine Road east and then turn north on to Catoosa Boulevard. After 1.0 mile turn left into the Catoosa/Kingsbridge parking lot marked with Nature Trail sign.
3.3 Canyon Trail
Description
The 1.4 mile Canyon Trail was completed in December 2013 but since then it has been incorpoated into the Blue, Green and Yellow hikes and is no longer considered a stand alone hiking trail.
3.4 Cascade Trail
- Hiking Distance: 2.3 miles
- Trail Length: 2.1 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.960833, -84.860555
Description
This is the newest trail in Fairfield Glade, opened in summer 2025. Phase 1 is 1.8 miles long, boasting great views, beautiful rock features, huge old trees, SHADE, and water everywhere (after it rains).
Phase 2 opened in the fall of 2025 and is an additional half mile loop with some impressive rock formations.
If you hike counter-clockwise, you will ascend a steady climb at the start of the loop to the overlook bluff then descend the switchbacks at the far end of the loop, returning along the creek. If you hike the loop clockwise, you will start with the level trail along the creek, ascend the steep hill using the switchbacks, then descend steadily after the overlook bluff.
Driving Directions
From Peavine Road, turn onto Westchester Drive Go 3.5 miles, passing the entrance to Dorchester Golf Club. Turn left on Lancashire Rd. (look for the Cascade Trail directional arrow). Proceed 0.3 miles to the third gravel/grass road on the right. Follow the sign to the gravel parking lot on the right. If the lot is full, park on the side of Lancashire Rd, leaving room for traffic to pass.
3.5 Central Trail
- Hiking Distance: 1.9 miles
- Trail Length: 1.9 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Street Address: 455 Lakeview Drive, Crossville, TN 38558
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.999882, -84.884157
Description
This is a mostly shaded 1.9 mile lollypop trail that goes thru the woods to the Central Area. Along the way you will see all kinds of birds and other wildlife. Deer are frequently seen here. Don’t miss the Whale Watch opportunity along the way. After passing under Peavine Road you will go around two lakes: Mirror Lake and the lower lake. At the far end you will come to the Wyndham Timeshares where you will begin to return toward the tunnel. You will pass The Grove stage and will soon come to where you will begin the backtrack thru the tunnel. At the Sculpture Garden you will turn right to enjoy the many sculptures before you return to the trailhead.
Trail Directions:
- Begin at the Fairfield Glade Library. The trailhead is at the parking lot near the mini golf course
- Continue on the trail until you come to a T-junction. Turn right
- Continue until you pass thru the tunnel that goes under Peavine Rd then turn right at the T at Mirror Lake
- Follow the trail around the lake. At the parking lot behind the church continue straight
- The trail picks up again on the opposite side of the parking lot
- Continue thru the next parking lot – Do NOT turn left to cross the bridge by the lake
- The trail picks up again on the far right side of the parking lot
- Continue on this trail staying to the left at the Wyndham Timeshares and follow close to the lake. At the T-junction, turn left
- Continue until you backtrack through the tunnel
- When you come to the Sculpture Garden, turn right and enjoy .1 miles of sculptures before you return to the trailhead
Driving Directions
Approaching Fairfield Glade from Crossville turn right onto Snead Drive just after Weigel’s gas station. Take third turn on the left onto Lake View Drive.
Just Past the Druid Hills golf Club turn left at the stop sign. Turn left into the Fairfield Glade Library parking lot.
The street address of the library is 455 Lakeview Drive, Crossville, TN 38558
3.6 Glastowbury Trail
- Hiking Distance: 1.0 miles
- Trail Length: 0.9 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.982439, -84.878720
Description
This trail begins at the boat ramp at Lake Glastowbury. It is not the easiest trailhead to find but worth the effort! This 1.0 mile trail offers some nice views across the lake but most of the trail is a woodland walk.
Driving Directions
From St George Drive take Manchester Road then turn left onto Lafayette Lane. Just before entering the condo complex, turn right onto Hunterwood Lane (Signed to the boat-launch). Turn left to the boatlaunch and park at the trailhead.
3.7 Good Samaritan Trail
Description
The 1.0 mile Good Samaritan trail was completed in December 2013 but since then it has been incorpoated into the Red, Green and Yellow hikes and is no longer considered a stand alone hiking trail.
3.8 Green Hike
- Hiking Distance: 4.2 miles
- Rating: Strenuous
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.031447, -84.850316
Description
This loop takes you on three trails: the McGinnis Trail, the Good Samaritan Trail and the Canyon Trail. Most of the hike is on dirt trails in the woods but there is a short section on a paved sidewalk. The trail can be hiked in either the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Peavine Road east for half a mile and turn left on to Catoosa Boulevard. After 2.8 miles turn into parking area on your right marked with a “Nature Trails” sign.
3.9 Hemlock Trail
Description
The Hemlock Trail is named for a majestic specimen hemlock tree that hikers will pass along the way. It was completed in October 2014. The trail now forms part of the Red Hike and Blue Hike.
3.10 Hickory Ridge Connector
Description
This 0.3 mile trail is part of the Yellow Hike.
3.11 Kingsboro/Village Sidewalk
- Distance: 2.0 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.018751, -84.885131
Description
This is a pleasant walk along the sidewalks of four roads: Kingsboro Drive, Catoosa Boulevard, Village Drive and Stonehenge Drive.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, head north on Stonehenge Drive for 0.9 mile to the trail-head parking lot, on the left, at the corner of Kingsboro Drive.
3.12 Kirkstone Trail
- Hiking Distance: 2.0 miles
- Trail Length 2.0 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.967267, -84.887149
Description
This is approximately a 2.0 mile loop hiking trail along gravel roads. The trailhead is at the junction of Marmaduke and Christopher a little way up the hill from the spillway on Lake Kirkstone. The route is marked with yellow stakes and arrows at road junctions.
Starting at the trailhead, turn right on to Christopher Lane. At the end of Christopher Lane turn left onto Marmaduke Drive. Follow Marmaduke Drive for about 1.5 miles back the trailhead.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Peavine Road east for half a mile and turn right on to Westchester Drive. Follow Westchester Drive for 2.4 miles and turn right onto Malvern Rd. Follow Malvern Rd. for 0.9 miles and turn right on to Marmaduke Drive. Park at the corner of Marmaduke Drive and Oakburn Court.
3.13 Library Trail
- Hiking Distance: 1.1 miles
- Trail Length: 1.1 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.000000, -84.883333
Description
This is a “lollipop” trail. Start out behind the library, going either direction along the loop. Travel down the “stick” to Lakeview Drive, then retrace your steps until you reach the loop once more. Complete the loop to return to your car. Extend your hike by either following the signs at Lakeview Drive to reach the Seven Bridges Trail, or by exiting the trail along the blue-blazed path to reach Cromwell Lane.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Peavine Road east for 0.5 miles (away from I-40) then turn right on Snead Drive. Travel about 0.5 miles then turn right on Lakeview Drive. Travel about 0.5 miles to the FG Library parking lot on the right.
Trailhead is behind and to the left of the library building, near the restrooms.
3.14 McGinnis Trail
The McGinnis trail was one of the first trails opened in Fairfield Glade, in May 2012. It has subsequently been included in the Blue and Green Hikes and is o longer considered a stand-alone trail.
3.15 Moss Creek Trail
- Hiking Distance: 0.7 miles
- Trail Length: 0.7 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.044526, -84.873841
Description
This is a neighborhood trail with limited parking at the trailhead at the end of Wibourne Drive. Because of the limited parking it will never be included in the Hiking Marathon.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Stonehenge Drive for about 2.5 miles and after the Heatherhurst Golf Club take the second left on to Forrest Hills Drive. Take the first right on to Wilbourne Drive and proceed to the end where you will find the trailhead.
3.16 Overlook Trail
- Hiking Distance: 2.0 miles Outer Loop
- Hiking Distance: 1.3 miles South Loop
- Hiking Distance: 1.9 miles North Loop
- Trail Length: 2.4 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.967933, -84.850431
Description
This is a hiker favorite and annual standard for the Hiking Marathon. The trail was extensively rerouted in 2017 to eliminate grassy roads and a logging road from the route. A 0.6-mile extension was opened in 2023, giving hikers the option to extend or shorten their hike as desired. This trail is a lollipop layout…hike the short stem, then turn left at the first junction to go around the 1.7 mile North Loop before returning along the stem. Alternately, turn right at the first junction, then right again at the second junction to explore the new, shorter 0.9-mile South Loop. Both loops intersect at the creek to create a 2.3-mile outer loop hike (or do a figure-8 for a total of 2.8 miles). However you choose to hike this trail, allow plenty of time to rest or enjoy the scenery.
Driving Directions
From the Peavine Road/Stonehenge Drive stoplight, take Peavine going east for half a mile. Turn right onto Westchester drive. After 3.0 miles, just after passing Dorchester Golf Club, turn left onto Windsor Road. Take the second right onto Wimberley Road then immediately turn left onto the gravel road. This road ends at the Overlook parking area and trailhead. After parking your vehicle and enjoying the views from the overlook enter the trail on the left.
3.17 Red Hike
- Hiking Distance: 3.0 miles
- Rating: Strenuous
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.024444, -84.868611
Description
We strongly recommend that you hike this loop in the counter-clockwise direction as this avoids climbing up the very steep Rotherham Trail. Follow the red hike markers.
Proceed along the end of the lake to the trailhead sign for the Hemlock Trail. Follow the trail, past the majestic hemlock tree for which the trail was named, and after half a mile cross Rotherham Drive. After another third of a mile the trail parallels Catoosa Boulevard for a quarter of a mile before turning back into the woods. From there, proceed behind Bluff View Terrace and climb upwards for nearly half a mile to the Good Samaritan Trail. Turn left and follow the trail behind the Good Samaritan assisted living facility for a half a mile until you reach the intersection with the Rotherham Trail.
Turn left onto the Rotherham Trail and follow the trail as it descends steeply into the valley. After half a mile the trail turns left along the creek and levels out for an easy walk for the last half-mile to the Rotherham Drive parking lot where the hike started.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Peavine Road east for half a mile and turn left on to Catoosa Boulevard. After about 1.2 miles turn left on to Rotherham Drive. Drive down the steep hill and after 0.6 miles you will come to the parking lot on the left at the end of Lake Dartmoor.
Note: There is alternative parking available on Catoosa Boulevard at the junction with Kingsbridge Lane (Blue Hike Parking).
3.18 Rotherham Trail
The Rotherham Trail was one of the first trails opened in Fairfield Glade, in October 2013. It has subsequently been included in the Blue and Red Hikes and is no longer considered a stand-alone trail.
3.19 Seven Bridges Trail
- Hiking Distance: 2.0 miles
- Trail Length 2.0 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.998370, -84.870564
Trail Description
This trail begins at the Methodist Church on Westchester Drive. It is a pleasant walk through the woods by a number of streams crossed by seven bridges. The trail is a lollipop configuration consisting of a half-mile stem and then a one-mile loop…return to the trailhead along the stem.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive head east along Peavine Road for 0.5 miles. Turn right on to Westchester. Head south for 0.7 miles and pull into the first parking lot of the Methodist Church where trail parking is permitted. Cross the road to the trailhead.
3.20 Seven Bridges & St George Trails
- Hiking Distance: 2.5 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.998370, -84.870564
Description
This trail begins at the Methodist Church on Westchester Drive. It is a pleasant walk through the woods by a number of streams crossed by seven bridges. The trail is a lollipop configuration consisting of a half-mile stem and then a one-mile loop. Extend your hike by including the 0.5 mile St. George Trail loop. The short connector between the two trails is approximately halfway around the loop. Return an complete the Seven Bridges loop then return along the stem to the trailhead.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive head east along Peavine Road for 0.5 miles. Turn right on to Westchester. Head south for 0.7 miles and pull into the first parking lot of the Methodist Church where trail parking is permitted. Cross the road to the trailhead.
3.21 St George Trail
- Hiking Distance: 0.5 miles
- Trail Length: 0.5 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.990278, -84.879722
Description
This short loop trail provides an extension to the popular Seven Bridges Trail. Neighborhood residents can walk to and access the trail via Snead Drive, while visitors can park at the trailhead on St. George Place.
Driving Directions
From Crossvillle, take Peavine Rd. going east. Turn right onto Westchester Dr. Continue 0.9 miles and turn right onto St. George Drive. In 0.2 miles, turn right onto St. George Place. The parking lot is on your right.
3.22 St George & Seven Bridges
- Hiking Distance: 2.0 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.990278, -84.879722
Description
This short loop trail provides an extension to the popular Seven Bridges Trail. Neighborhood residents can walk to and access the trail via Snead Drive, while visitors can park at the trailhead on St. George Place.
Either way hikers can cross over and complete the Seven Bridges Loop before returning to complete the St George Trail.
Driving Directions
From Crossvillle, take Peavine Rd. going east. Turn right onto Westchester Dr. Continue 0.9 miles and turn right onto St. George Drive. In 0.2 miles, turn right onto St. George Place. The parking lot is on your right.
3.23 Stonehenge Trail
- Hiking Distance: 3.0 miles (round-trip)
- Trail Length: 1.5 miles
- Rating: Moderate
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.018751, -84.885131
Description
This is a 1.5-mile linear trail so the round-trip distance is 3.0 miles. The half-way point is the Heatherhurst golf club. The highest point of the trail is around the Lynhurst Drive area. Consequently it is a steady uphill climb from either end of the trail.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, head north on Stonehenge Drive for 0.9 mile to the trail-head parking lot, on the left, at the corner of Kingsboro Drive. If you prefer you can park at the Heatherhurst Golf Club lower parking lot and start your hike at the northern end of the trail.
3.24 Thornhill Trail
- Hiking Distance: 2.0 miles
- Trail Length: 2.0 miles
- Rating: Easy
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 35.970189, -84.865531
Description
The trailhead is in the parking lot of the Dorchester Golf Club. The trail starts by carefully crossing Westchester Drive onto Thornhill Lane. Most of the trail is on gravel/grassy roads that are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs. It is worth taking a short detour on the dam of Lake Malvern to admire the view. The trail consists of flat roads. The biggest hazard is some deep ruts that fill with mud and water after heavy rains.
Driving Directions
From the Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive stoplight, take Peavine Road east. After 0.5 miles turn right on to Westchester Drive. After 2.0 miles turn right into the Dorchester Golf Club parking lot. Park away from the clubhouse, near Westchester Drive at the trail-head
3.25 Yellow Hike
- Hiking Distance: 2.9 miles
- Rating Strenuous
- Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.031389, -84.850000
Description
This hike takes you through the Fairfield Glade canyon. The trail was extensively rerouted a few years ago due to the construction of new homes in the area. The new route is much more hiker-friendly than the old route and we are sure you will enjoy it.
Driving Directions
From the junction of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive, take Peavine Road east for half a mile and turn left on to Catoosa Boulevard. After 2.8 miles turn into parking area on your right marked with a “Nature Trails” sign.