The combination of the Third Creek and Neyland greenways gives a good 20mi paved round trip bike trip. Most of it is flat, but there are a few small hills here and there. Easy trail for a family outing. You can park at the Earthfare plaza on Forrest Park Blvd near the west end, along Neyland Dr, or at Volunteer Landing. There is some construction on Neyland, but the detour is easy, and well marked. You can take a side trip on the Second Creek greenway to Worlds fair park and cool off in the splashpad there.

"Knoxville has been continuing to expand their greenways. Since my last review, they have extended the length of the Third Creek/Neyland Stadium trail, connecting it with the Bearden Village Greenway. It now can be rode from Bearden Elementary School to Ned McWherter Park, which is about a 10 mile one-way trip. There are also several spurs that extend off along this trail. Overall, although you are in the city for much of the ride, it is a nice trail. My favorite section is still the Third Creek Greenway."

"Knoxville boasts 30 miles of greenways, but they are not very well connected to make for a LONG ride. However, the Third Creek trail and Neyland Stadium trail are connected, making for about a seven mile ride (one way).

The Third Creek trail is the better of the two. It meanders through a riparian zone. There are times while riding on this trail you cannot tell you are in the middle of a city!

The Neyland Stadium trail follows Neyland Drive, although it is a separate asphalt trail (not just the shoulder of the road). You have a nice view of the river, but because you are following the road, it's not a secluded trail. It does pass by one of my favorite restaurants, Calhoun's (upscale BBQ)."