It’s summertime, which means those epic, sweaty hikes of old are a little bit outdated. We went looking for some fun waterfront trails that could chill us with the view, and you know what? We found ’em. Check out these gorgeous waterfront trails in Nashville – you’ll fall in love, over and over again.
- Shelby Bottoms Greenway
greenslaw - Flickr This local favorite hugs the river and offers 960-acres of stunning scenery and greenery. There are also five-miles of paved trailways.
- Cumberland Park
Daniel Lobo - Flickr This new and innovative park is on the other side of the Cumberland from downtown Nashville, has a riverside trail and a bunch of fun activities for the kids.
- Harpeth River State Park
HD Vision - Flickr Located on the southwest side of town, Harpeth River State Park is perfect for the outdoorsy folk looking to enjoy a day out. Hidden Lake is beautiful!
- Riverfront Park
Reading Tom - Flickr It doesn’t look much like this photo anymore, as Riverfront Park has recently been given a much-needed facelift. With the introduction of a dog park and porch swings, this is one place you’ll never want to leave.
- J. Percy Priest Lake
Bekah Cope - Flickr Over a million guests visit the lake each year for its great outdoor offerings - such as hiking, hunting, fishing, boating and camping.
- Two Rivers Park
Brent Moore - Flickr This one is a bit of a stretch…? Two Rivers Park connects seamlessly with Shelby Bottoms, so you can take it or leave it. We’re calling it a win and are simply in love with the Cumberland Pedestrian Bridge that connects it to the well-known greenway.
- Radnor Lake
Michael Hicks - Flickr Located in Brentwood, roughly fifteen minutes from the city center, this is a solid spot with a great loop that’s easy enough for the tiniest of hikers.
Looking for some more spots to adventure to? Check out some amazing places that will bring out the explorer in you!
greenslaw - Flickr
This local favorite hugs the river and offers 960-acres of stunning scenery and greenery. There are also five-miles of paved trailways.
Daniel Lobo - Flickr
This new and innovative park is on the other side of the Cumberland from downtown Nashville, has a riverside trail and a bunch of fun activities for the kids.
HD Vision - Flickr
Located on the southwest side of town, Harpeth River State Park is perfect for the outdoorsy folk looking to enjoy a day out. Hidden Lake is beautiful!
Reading Tom - Flickr
It doesn’t look much like this photo anymore, as Riverfront Park has recently been given a much-needed facelift. With the introduction of a dog park and porch swings, this is one place you’ll never want to leave.
Bekah Cope - Flickr
Over a million guests visit the lake each year for its great outdoor offerings - such as hiking, hunting, fishing, boating and camping.
Brent Moore - Flickr
This one is a bit of a stretch…? Two Rivers Park connects seamlessly with Shelby Bottoms, so you can take it or leave it. We’re calling it a win and are simply in love with the Cumberland Pedestrian Bridge that connects it to the well-known greenway.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Located in Brentwood, roughly fifteen minutes from the city center, this is a solid spot with a great loop that’s easy enough for the tiniest of hikers.
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