Enjoy Stunning Fall Foliage With One Of These 5 Autumn Hikes Near Nashville
By Meghan Kraft|Published October 09, 2019
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Hiking through the beauty of Tennessee’s fall foliage is a true treat. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a morning to yourself or perhaps the whole of an afternoon, there’s nothing better than time spent in the orange, red, and brown-tinted beauty of the autumn season. These 5 autumn hikes are located all around the city of Nashville, and each of them is just as good as the last. Fall in love with the season all over again by spending some time out and about in the dreamy weather of a Nashville fall.
We’ve got all the information you need just below. Happy leaf peeping!
We'd argue that Nashville is beautiful any time of year, but it's the autumn that really makes Music City stand out. The crisp weather and the stunning foliage definitely put October and November in the running for the prettiest time of year.
Long Hunter State Park straddles both Rutherford and Davidson Counties in Tennessee, and is found right along the shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. Striped with hiking trails and studded with campgrounds, it's a great spot for outdoor recreational activities as the autumn becomes fully outfitted in reds, oranges, and yellows.
Beaman Park is made up of 1,678 acres of forested land just outside of Nashville, near the city of Joelton. It's best known for its nature center, which offers great educational opportunities for kids, and its expansive hiking opportunities. Wander the premises to catch sight of the stunning waterways that gurgle and stream throughout the park, and there's even a waterfall!
The Warner Parks are perhaps the most popular duo of public parks in the Nashville area, known for their incredible hiking trails and expansive space. Edwin and Percy Warner Parks may have a collective name, but they both stand out when it comes to stunning fall foliage.
Timberland Park is located in Franklin, Tennessee, so it's a hot second out of Nashville but well-worth the drive. It's fairly new, having only opened in 2014, but boasts several intersecting loop trails and even a handful of picnic spots. Plus? That foliage is fire come November.
Bells Bend is perhaps one of the most stunning and unknown natural spaces in the Nashville area. There's an outdoor center that offers a range of environmental education programs, and the space serves as a natural outlet for nature-starved city folk. Come for a quiet day out of the city, with your wandering heart serving as your hiking guide.
There’s no end to the fun and beauty found in Nashville, Tennessee come autumn. Enjoy your time spent in the great outdoors!
If you’re looking for a bit more fun, you can find some neat fall adventures right here and here. There’s no end to the joy of the season!
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