Posted in Nashville
March 16, 2018
7 Secret Scenic Hikes Around Nashville That Almost Nobody Knows About
If you’ve been to Nashville any time recently, or if you live here, you know that the city is only getting busier and busier by the day. While we love that Nashville is so popular, it can be harder and harder to find that serene spot close to the city where you can re-connect with nature and just get away from it all. While some of the more popular spots may be crazy crowded, these 7 Nashville scenic hikes are just what you’ve been looking for. They’re secluded, they’re beautiful, and they’re far from the crowds.
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Looping around the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau, the Perimeter Trail offers stunning views from the plateau's bluffs along its 20-mile loop.
Located just north of Nashville, Beaman Park is significantly less crowded than the Warner Parks or Radnor Lake, but it offers equally stunning views. The Ridgetop trail goes 1.5 miles out and back up and down the ridge, giving great views of the creek below.
Located on the banks of Old Hickory Lake about 45 minutes northeast of Nashville, Bledsoe Creek State Park is the perfect place to get away from the city and enjoy some nature. The park offers nearly five miles of trails, many of which are even handicap-accessible.
Another one of Nashville's sleeper hits, Bells Bend offers 6 miles of trails along the banks of the Cumberland. Many of the trails are like the one pictured here, meaning this is a great spot to feel like you're truly connecting with nature.
Arguably the most underrated park in Nashville, Peeler Park is kept quiet by its somewhat secluded location. Once you get there, though, you won't be disappointed. The park features 4 miles of paved trails right on the banks of the Cumberland.
Near the Narrows of the Harpeth, this lesser-known trail may not look like much when you start out on it, but the end result is worth it. The trail cuts through fields before looping around a beautiful and secluded lake. The trail is only a few miles round trip, so this is a great option for hikers with little time.
Located just south of Lebanon, this state park is often overlooked by Nashvillians, but it's one that you shouldn't pass up easily. The park offers 8 miles of trails through some of the most beautiful and unique ecology you'll find anywhere in the world.
Looking for more remote places where you can escape the city? Try out this small town that’s full of adventure.
