Outdoor Adventures & Things to Do in Memphis, TN

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Tour de Wolf

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Shelby Farms Park - Flat Water Paddling

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park - Fishing

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Mud Island Riverwalk - Running

Memphis Activities

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Outdoor adventures in Memphis are waiting! RootsRated’s local experts explore the very best destinations for hiking, trail running, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, paddling and more. Whether you are searching for a quick outing or a multi-day adventure, RootsRated has an insider’s look at the top trails and destinations Memphis has to offer.

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Recommended Activities

Recommended Experiences

Cycling

Wolf River Greenway - Cycling

From Downtown

11.7 miles

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

Mountain Biking

Herb Parsons Lake trail

From Downtown

23.9 miles

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

Flat Water Paddling

Wolf River

From Downtown

46.1 miles

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

Complete Guide to the Wolf River

by Ryan Hall

The Wolf River offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, thanks to the recreationists who have worked to protect it.
11 Ways to Experience Memphis' Great Outdoors

by Ryan Hall

People visit from all over the globe to experience the culture, food, and history unique to Memphis—but there are plenty of opportunities to get in tune with nature, too.
Complete Guide to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

by Ryan Hall

Sitting along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is well-loved by Tennesseans, especially those in nearby Memphis.
An Urban Run Across State Lines: Decades of Memphis and Mississippi River History

by Zeke Sansing

This five-mile urban run to Arkansas and back takes you past the juke joints and historical sites that helped shape the city of grit and grind.
The Fascinating Story Behind Reelfoot Lake

by Emma Walker

More bayou than lake, the shallow waters of Reelfoot Lake—formed by a series of ferocious earthquakes in the early nineteenth century—echo with the whistling call of the bald and golden eagles who nest here, and are thick with migrating bird species.