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Johnson City Parks & Recreation
Trail conditions, facilities and park information
Northeast Tennessee · Johnson City
Outdoor living in Johnson City.
Johnson City offers an unusually complete outdoor lifestyle without asking residents to leave city amenities behind. Ride purpose-built singletrack near downtown, follow the Tweetsie Trail toward Elizabethton or climb Buffalo Mountain for a genuine Appalachian hike.
TANNERY KNOBS MOUNTAIN BIKING
Downtown to Singletrack in Minutes.
Ride purpose-built trails across more than 40 wooded acres just above downtown. Mountain biking, an urban rail trail and real mountain hiking make Johnson City the region's outdoor basecamp.
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Tweetsie Trail. Right here at home.
Walk, run or cycle a 9.6-mile rail trail connecting Johnson City and Elizabethton. In Johnson City, outdoor access is not simply something to save for a vacation—it can become part of an ordinary week.
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More ways to get outside
Trails. Rivers. Back roads. Endless possibilities.
Tannery Knobs mountain biking
Ride purpose-built trails across more than 40 wooded acres just above downtown.
Tweetsie Trail
Walk, run or cycle a 9.6-mile rail trail connecting Johnson City and Elizabethton.
Buffalo Mountain hiking
Find ridgeline views and rugged forest trails immediately beside the city.
MAKE JOHNSON CITY HOME
Outdoor access isn't a getaway here. It's part of everyday life.
Johnson City is the community I point to when someone wants restaurants, healthcare, ETSU and an active downtown—but also wants trail time to feel spontaneous. Here, outdoor recreation can be part of the weekday rather than something saved for vacation. Whether you're looking for a home near the water, a mountain retreat or a property with room to explore, I can help you find the right place in Johnson City.