Founders Park – Johnson City loop from Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course

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Founders Park – Johnson City loop from Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course

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Founders Park – Johnson City loop from Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course

01:58

29.7km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.49 km for 238 m

After 16.3 km for 216 m

After 20.6 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.61 km

Founders Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Founders Park is a 5-acre green space located in downtown Johnson City. There are several trails that take you through the park, as well as picnic tables and benches.

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10.1 km

State of Franklin Linear Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The State of Franklin Linear Trail is a 5 mile mulituse trail. The path is popular with hikers, cyclists and runners. The trail is fully paved, without much elevation gain, so it is not a challenging trail.

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20.2 km

Johnson City

Highlight • Settlement

Johnson City is situated at the Appalachian foothills and is a popular destination for hikers. There are several multiuse trails that cut through the city, as well as numerous trails in the nearby hills.

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20.6 km

C&O Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The C&O Depot in Johnson City, Tennessee, originally served as the Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railway station, playing a pivotal role in the city's development as a major rail hub …

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29.7 km

End point

Parking

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