Northwest Greenway Loop - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Northwest Greenway Loop |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Nearby Town: | Knoxville |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | I-75 North to Merchants Road Exit. Left off exit, approximately two miles to intersection of Merchants Road and Pleasant Ridge Road. Park is on the south side of this intersection. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.70 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Picnic Shlter in NW Middle School Park |
| Trails Used: | NW Greenway Loop |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | City Park Service |
| Contact Information: | http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/greenways/nwmiddle.asp Backpacker Magazine Sep 07 Issue |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | he Northwest Greenway begins on Northwest Middle School property and makes a series of loop trails around the edges of open space. The greenway connects south along Third Creek from Northwest Middle School and Northwest Park to Victor Ashe Park's paved greenway, circumventing the soccer field. This greenway affords beautiful views of the creeks, springs, and farms in the area. |
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