The Best Hiking Trails in Nashville

In AZ we have to pay to enter state parks so I was stoked to see I could hike without paying! We are a family who loves all things water and are slowly hiking lakes and waterfalls around middle Tennessee. We did not realize how close this lake is to us! My son kept a running list of all of the wildlife we saw on the hike (7...squirrels, chipmunks, ducks, geese, turkeys, and different types of birds). We were shocked at how close the wild turkeys came to us! I figured they would be scared of humans-I was very mistaken! The scenery was amazingly beautiful! The fall colors created an amazing backdrop for the lake. We walked the lake trail and there were many benches and areas to rest at.

This an absolutely beautiful park for going hiking. So many bright green trees and plants in every direction. It is very peaceful and quiet...really the only sounds you can hear are birds chirping. The trail is on an incline all the way up kind of like a circular staircase. Keep in mind that if you want to reach the top it will take a few hours. There are benches to sit down along the way. The trail is also shared by bike riders and horseback riders.

Made the very short drive to this Greenway Trailhead on a Sunday while just out exploring Nashville. What a treasure to have right in the heart of the city right outside of all the nightlife and entertainment of Broadway. Escape onto the trails and you will feel like you are a million miles from everything in the midst of nature. Fresh air, miles of paved flat and level hiking trails and some off trail paths to follow. We would rate this trail as easy and whellchair accessible on the paved trail. We walked 7.9 miles and had a great time. This is pet friendly with dogs on a leash and there were a lot of dogs, families, bikes and kids on the trails. we were impressed that everyone.