As winter fades and the beauty of spring begins to explode in lush, greenery-infused landscapes, it becomes ever more important to get out and about in the sunshine. Here in Nashville, there are all sorts of greenways and trails to take you around and about the city. If you’re looking for waterfront walks or challenging hikes through the hills of Middle Tennessee, one of these fabulous hot spots is bound to provide what you’re looking for. Get outside, get some fresh air and indulge in an hour spent on one of these 10 greenways and trails around Nashville.
- Richland Creek Greenway
Whisper Heart - GoogleMaps Richland Creek Greenway is located right on the edge of Sylvan Park and Cherokee Park, and it’s a mainly asphalt trail that runs for a little less than 3.8 miles. It circles the McCabe Park Golf Course, and is great for folks of all ages.
- Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Lucy Austin - GoogleMaps The Shelby Bottoms Greenway is 4.5 miles long, though your trek through this East Nashville gem can be expanded with the numerous unpaved trails that branch off of the main, paved trail. Great for running, walking, cycling and maybe even bringing the stroller, it’s one of the most popular greenways in the city.
- Mossy Ridge Trail
Meredith Odell - All Trails Mossy Ridge Trail is 4.9 miles in completion, and it’s a moderately rated hiking trail that’s highly trafficked and popular. It’s known as one of the best trails in the city, and its located in Percy Warner Park makes it easy to access and experience on your own. There are quite a few scenic views, including small waterfalls and creeks.
Rolling Mill Hill Greenway
Greenways for Nashville - Facebook The Rolling Mill Hill Greenway is a little known greenway that’s located near downtown. It’s a short greenway, it’s almost more of a walkway, but it stretches along the Cumberland River right outside of Nashville’s popular Pinewood Social.
- Mill Creek Greenway
Mill Creek Greenway - Facebook Mill Creek Greenway is a 2.7 mile loop trail that’s located in Antioch Park, in the suburb of Antioch, Tennessee. You’ll find the greenway full of families on an average day, and it’s a great spot for trail running and nature treks. Keep your eyes peeled as you wander by the river, of course. You never know what wildlife you might see!
- Cumberland River Greenway
Greenways for Nashville - Facebook The Cumberland River Greenway is 7.58 miles in its entirety, and it’s an asphalt paved surface that’s great for everything from walking and cycling to inline skating. Keep in mind that its not only easy to get to but also wheelchair accessible, which is great for everyone.
- Stones River Greenway
Greenways for Nashville - Facebook The Stones River Greenway is a multi-use trail that stretches 5.7 miles from Percy Priest Lake all the way to the Cumberland River. It’s a great greenway for dog walkers, and the moderate, out-and-back trail is great for families and folks of all ages. You’ll even find quite a few cyclists enjoying the expansive railway!
- Peeler Park Loop
Amy Whiffen - AllTrails Peeler Park Loop is one of the least utilized hiking trails in Nashville’s greater area, and it’s quite a shame. The 2.7 mile loop trail is found in Madison, Tennessee, and is a popular spot for walking, trail running and the spare nature trip.
- Lake and Ganier Ridge Trail Loop
avmaier - Flickr This Radnor Lake loop combines the popular Lake Loop with the Ganier Ridge Trail. At 4.1 miles, it’s moderately trafficked and used mainly for hiking, walking and wildlife peeping. It’s a great way to get all your steps in while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Bells Bend Loop
Tom Beckerman - AllTrails Lightly trafficked and a bit out of the way, the Bells Bend Loop Trail is a great spot to wander for folks of all ages and abilities. The 4.4 mile loop trail will take you out along the riverfront, and is perfect for folks looking to bring Fido along.
You can find more fun spots to experience in the heart of Nashville, right here. Happy adventure hunting!
Whisper Heart - GoogleMaps
Richland Creek Greenway is located right on the edge of Sylvan Park and Cherokee Park, and it’s a mainly asphalt trail that runs for a little less than 3.8 miles. It circles the McCabe Park Golf Course, and is great for folks of all ages.
Lucy Austin - GoogleMaps
The Shelby Bottoms Greenway is 4.5 miles long, though your trek through this East Nashville gem can be expanded with the numerous unpaved trails that branch off of the main, paved trail. Great for running, walking, cycling and maybe even bringing the stroller, it’s one of the most popular greenways in the city.
Meredith Odell - All Trails
Mossy Ridge Trail is 4.9 miles in completion, and it’s a moderately rated hiking trail that’s highly trafficked and popular. It’s known as one of the best trails in the city, and its located in Percy Warner Park makes it easy to access and experience on your own. There are quite a few scenic views, including small waterfalls and creeks.
Greenways for Nashville - Facebook
The Rolling Mill Hill Greenway is a little known greenway that’s located near downtown. It’s a short greenway, it’s almost more of a walkway, but it stretches along the Cumberland River right outside of Nashville’s popular Pinewood Social.
Mill Creek Greenway - Facebook
Mill Creek Greenway is a 2.7 mile loop trail that’s located in Antioch Park, in the suburb of Antioch, Tennessee. You’ll find the greenway full of families on an average day, and it’s a great spot for trail running and nature treks. Keep your eyes peeled as you wander by the river, of course. You never know what wildlife you might see!
The Cumberland River Greenway is 7.58 miles in its entirety, and it’s an asphalt paved surface that’s great for everything from walking and cycling to inline skating. Keep in mind that its not only easy to get to but also wheelchair accessible, which is great for everyone.
The Stones River Greenway is a multi-use trail that stretches 5.7 miles from Percy Priest Lake all the way to the Cumberland River. It’s a great greenway for dog walkers, and the moderate, out-and-back trail is great for families and folks of all ages. You’ll even find quite a few cyclists enjoying the expansive railway!
Amy Whiffen - AllTrails
Peeler Park Loop is one of the least utilized hiking trails in Nashville’s greater area, and it’s quite a shame. The 2.7 mile loop trail is found in Madison, Tennessee, and is a popular spot for walking, trail running and the spare nature trip.
avmaier - Flickr
This Radnor Lake loop combines the popular Lake Loop with the Ganier Ridge Trail. At 4.1 miles, it’s moderately trafficked and used mainly for hiking, walking and wildlife peeping. It’s a great way to get all your steps in while enjoying the great outdoors.
Tom Beckerman - AllTrails
Lightly trafficked and a bit out of the way, the Bells Bend Loop Trail is a great spot to wander for folks of all ages and abilities. The 4.4 mile loop trail will take you out along the riverfront, and is perfect for folks looking to bring Fido along.
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