Red River Greenway
A shaded rural greenway along the Red River in Adams — country walking without a single traffic light.
Paved greenway path along the Red River in Adams, Tennessee
What to expect at Red River Greenway
The Red River Greenway in Adams runs a little over a mile along the north bank of the Red River — the same river John Bell farmed when the Bell Witch legend began in 1817. It's short, flat, and quiet, with sycamores leaning over the water and almost no other users on a weekday morning. Perfect for anyone who wants river-country calm without committing to a state park drive.
Combine it with a visit to the Bell Witch Cave (2 miles away) or Port Royal State Historic Park (15 minutes west) for a full half-day in the Red River corridor. The trailhead has a small gravel lot, a portable toilet in summer, and no other amenities — pack water and snacks. Cell service is patchy along the river, which most visitors count as a feature. Watch for deer at dawn and turkey vultures riding the ridge thermals overhead.
Questions about Red River Greenway
No. The greenway and parking are free.
Always. There is no admission at any time.
About 2 hours for a relaxed out-and-back walk, longer if you fish or picnic.
Officially dawn to dusk daily. Occasional flood closures after heavy rain — Red River rises quickly.
No. Walk-up access only.
Free gravel trailhead lot on Bell School Road in Adams, about 20 minutes north of Springfield off Highway 41.
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