Nashville is rife with gorgeous natural vistas and bursting with wildlife in its perfect location in the heart of Middle Tennessee. We love our home city, our bustling downtown streets and the twang of honkytonk guitars, but sometimes you need to slough off the weight of city life to enjoy the beauty that lies just beyond Nashville's limits. These are some of the best hikes in Nashville and they are perfect for all ages, so bring the kids! It's time to have an adventure.
1. Bells Bend Park
Bells Bend Park is one of Nashville's last hidden sanctuaries. The park has a 2.3 mile loop that takes you through old farm land right on the banks of the Cumberland River, and it's one of the best parks in the city for hiking with your dog!
2. Beaman Park
Beaman Park is in the Whites Creek area of Davidson County and offers some of the most tranquil and wooded trails in the city. There are five miles of trails, accessible from three different trail heads, so there's plenty of options to explore.
3. Peeler Park
Peeler Park is one of the most underrated in Nashville, probably because it's a little hard to get to. The drive up to and through Madison is so worth it, though - this park is like a hidden oasis in the city. There are over 4 miles of paved trails through the park along the banks of the Cumberland for you to enjoy.
4. Montgomery Bell State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park is just outside of Dickson and has some of the best trails and historic spots in the area. The park is home to an entire denomination of Christianity and has over 20 miles of hiking trails!
5. Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake has long been Nashville's favorite oasis. The idyllic lake is situated right in the heart of Nashville but feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. There are almost five miles of trails around the lake's perimeter and up in to the hills surrounding it. It's the perfect spot to escape for the day.
6. Long Hunter State Park
Long Hunter State Park is over 2,600 acres across 4 sections of park. So naturally, there is an abundance of trails -- over 20 miles of them to be exact! Many of the trails are along the shores of Percy Priest Lake, making these some of the most scenic trails in Nashville.
7. Percy Warner Park
Tucked in the high-class suburb of Belle Meade, Percy Warner is the mecca of Nashville hiking trails. Nearly one million people visit the Warner Parks every year to enjoy their beautiful and hilly trails. There are 12 miles of primitive trails at all skill levels across the 3,100 acres that the park covers. Just don't get lost!
Once you've gotten your fill of nature on some of the best hikes in Nashville, you'll want to make your way down Main Street in this sweet Middle Tennessee town - it's so darling, like a snapshot from a storybook.
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