A Mysterious Woodland Trail Near Nashville Will Take You To A Hidden Lake
By Meghan Kraft|Published September 16, 2021
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Meghan Kraft
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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.
When the weather gets chillier it tends to be a lot more difficult to get out of the house and into the great outdoors, but shorter stretches of good weather mean shorter hikes and there’s something special about the beauty of Hidden Lake Double Loop. Located just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, in the beautiful Harpeth River State Park, this 1.9-mile trail will take you through the lush expanse of the mid-state.
Hidden Lake Double Loop operates as a double-balloon hiking loop and gains roughly 160-feet in elevation along the full length of its 1.9-mile stretch. The hike is considered "easy" and great for all ages.
You'll find the trail in Harpeth River State Park, and at only 30 minutes from downtown Nashville, it's a perfect place to decompress from the wild requirements of the world. You may be a little confused when you see how close the park is located to the busy thoroughfare of I-40 but believe us: it's worth it.
As you walk the trail you'll come across a series of ruins and old buildings that have long since been abandoned to the elements. We'd recommend keeping your distance for safety, but they certainly add a quirky touch to the experience.
Of course, it's the lake that most folks are coming to see. Although you will walk parallel to the Harpeth River for a period during your hike, you won't have a view of Hidden Lake until you have finally reached it.
A walk along Hidden Lake Double Loop should take you roughly 90 minutes to complete, so make sure you come with snacks and water to keep you sated during the experience. You'll find hikers, runners, and leisurely walkers along the trail, and keep in mind that dogs are welcome to use the trail but must be kept firmly on a leash.
