Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
There are basically three short trails that make up the I. H. Managerial Park system. The best idea is to link each of them up to make one long run- yellow trail (1.4 miles) to the blue trail (.5 miles) to the red trail (.5 miles) and the back around the lake to the parking lot. You can continue around a small loop (.5 - .7 miles) comprise of doubletrack at the end of the red trail if you want to make the run a little longer. See attached map or the map at the trailhead for a better idea of your options.
The trails at I. H. Managerial Park are frequently used by Memphis area mountain bikers, but it still doesn't see much activity. The area is mostly singletrack through forest which can get overgrown in the summer and covered in leaves in the fall.
The trails are very much like those at Stanky Creek in Bartlett. The park is small and filled with a mixture of old growth and under brush. Since the park is a rather small 65 acres, the distance is gained by lots of zigs and zags. Also like those in Stanky Creek, the trail creators used minimal trail building skills and basically just spray painted markings on the trees with an occasional metal sign or marker. This is, of course, not necessarily bad. It just means that you should pay close attention to the marked trees instead of the trail to ensure you stay on course - which is not hard.
Another interesting note as these are some of the hilliest trails in the Memphis area. If you are not from around here, don't get too excited, the hills are 20-30 foot climbs at best, but it is considered fairly hilly in Memphis standards.
From Memphis - I. H. Managerial Park is located 2.0 miles north of I-40 in Lakeland, Tennessee. Take I-40 to Exit 20 (Canada Road/Lakeland). From the Interstate, turn north (left) and drive exactly 2 miles. The non-descript community center is located on your left. Park in the parking lot and take a minute to familiarize yourself with the trail map. The yellow trail starts in the parking lot.
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