Walking Trails In and Around Nashville

The weather is warming up, the sun is staying out longer, and the outdoors beckons! Walking in your own neighborhood is a great option, but Nashville has tons of free parks and walking trails, and there are so many beautiful places to explore! Whether you're looking for a park to spend an active day with your family or furry friend, or you're searching for a serene solo escape into nature, there is something for you. Read on for 8 great walking trails and check out the map below for all of the specific locations.

Centennial Park - This park is the most urban and has many loops of varying distances. Great for an easy stroll with many spots to rest.

Richland Creek Greenway - This beginner-friendly greenway is ~2.75 mile loop, with lots of shade and gentle rolling hills.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway - This scenic greenway along the Cumberland River has a very flat course, making this one also good for beginners and families.

Stones River Greenway - This greenway offers 5 miles of paved trails with scenic views of Stones River and Percy Priest Lake.

Warner Parks (Percy & Edwin Warner) - These parks are connected and cover a lot of land, with many locations for entrances and trailheads. Trails vary in length and difficulty, offering many opportunities for all different fitness levels. Explore more in the map below.

Radnor Lake State Park - One of the most popular and picturesque walking trails in Nashville, filled with wildlife (birds, turtles, deer, etc.). Please note dogs are not permitted at this park.

Long Hunter State Park - This is a 4 mile loop trail is great for a relaxed, but longer walk, with forest and lake views.

Beaman Park - This park is a true escape from the city into nature. With 15 miles of trails total, this park offers a variety of trail loops of different lengths (from less than 1 mile to 12.5 miles), winding through the woods and around creeks and little waterfalls.