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These 5 Winter Hikes Around Nashville Are The Perfect Way To Escape The City

If you haven’t gone hiking in the wintertime, then you’re really missing out on a fun seasonal experience. Here in Nashville, there’s nothing like wandering about in the wilderness during the chilly season. It’s fun, otherworldly, and downright festive in our book. Here are five of the best winter hikes in Nashville that are perfect location-wise and just the right length so you’ll want to come back for more.

1. Radnor Lake State Park - Radnor Lake Loop
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220, USA
Michael Hicks - Flickr
The first on our list of the best winter hikes in Nashville is Radnor Lake State Park. The Radnor Lake Loop is a true oasis just outside of Nashville's urban center. Most folks find themselves walking the lake loop which offers panoramic views of the water and meanders through the gentle hills surrounding the water.

You can read more about the Radnor Lake Loop in our previous coverage.
2. Peeler Park Greenway
Peeler Park Greenway, Nashville, TN 37115, USA
Michael Hicks - Flickr
This hidden gem is located in the Neelys Bend Loop of Madison, Tennessee, with a paved greenway perfect for cycling, running, jogging, or simply walking through the beautifully wooded countryside. You'll also wander along the Cumberland River which is chilly and beautiful during the winter months. It's a wonderful park to go winter hiking in Nashville.

You can read more about Peeler Park Greenway in our previous coverage.
3. Beaman Park - Beaman Park Loop
Beaman Park Trail, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Perhaps the most rugged of the hikes on this list, you'll wander more hills and trek through more valleys than any other spot in the city. It's gorgeous and less trafficked as well making it perfect for some cold weather hiking in Nashville.

Visit the webpage to learn more about Beaman Park.
4. Long Hunter State Park - Volunteer Trail
2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
Rex Hammock - Flickr
You'll experience not only the snowy chill of the woods but the freezing view of the park's J. Percy Priest Lake as well. You can choose from a whole slew of hiking trails with more than twenty miles of trekking available for your adventuring heart.

Visit the webpage to learn more about Long Hunter State Park.
5. Percy Warner Park - Mossy Ridge Trail
50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
Michael Hicks - Flickr
The Warner Parks are fabulous for hikers of all ages, and the 4.5-mile Mossy Ridge Trail is a safe way to hike either on your own or with a group. The natural forest is gorgeous, and it's an experience you can share with the whole family.

You can read more about the Warner Parks in our previous coverage.
Bonus: Sewanee Perimeter Trail
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Sewanee is an underrated gem tucked away in the heart of the state. Although it's close to ninety minutes from Nashville, it will lead you to the state's only natural bridge and throughout some of the prettiest scenery you'll find in the mid-state.

Visit AllTrails to learn more about the Sewanee Perimeter Trail.

Have you been on any of the best winter hikes in Nashville yet? If not, you should make plans to go! Tell us about your favorite place for winter hiking in the comments.

Address: 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220, USA
Address: Peeler Park Greenway, Nashville, TN 37115, USA
Address: Beaman Park Trail, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA
Address: 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
Address: 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
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Best Winter Hikes In Nashville

December 12, 2021
Melissa M.

What can I do in the winter in Nashville?

Winter in Nashville can be quite chilly but there are plenty of fun things to do both indoors and outdoors. Read our post, You Must Visit These 11 Awesome Places In Nashville This Winter, to help you make plans for the season. You may want to make a reservation at the European-style restaurant Peninsula, take a walk around Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, and visit one of several bakeries around the city.

What are some of the best winter outdoor activities in Nashville?

Feel like a kid again and go sledding on one of the many hills around Nashville. While your own backyard may be good enough for sledding, you may want to explore some areas in and around the city this winter as well. Lock Two Park and Reservoir Park have great sledding hills. If you prefer snow or ice tubing, Gaylord Opryland Resort has a tubing park with four lanes for a thrilling adventure during its Winterfest!

Where can I go for a weekend getaway in Nashville in the winter?

How about a weekend getaway to one of the many cozy towns around Nashville? You can find a bed and breakfast or inn in towns like Columbia, Franklin, and Bell Buckle, among others. You can read more in this post.

Address: 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220, USA
Address: Peeler Park Greenway, Nashville, TN 37115, USA
Address: Beaman Park Trail, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA
Address: 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
Address: 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA