60 Hikes Within 60 Miles : Nashville

by Johnny Molloy

• ISBN13: 9780897325387
• ISBN10: 0897325389
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Pr

Summary

Anyone who believes there is no quality hiking near the "Music City" will be singing a different tune when they pick up 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville. From exploring old Confederate earthworks in the cedar glades of Stones River National Battlefield to walking through a man-made tunnel beside the Harpeth River, outdoor enthusiasts will have plenty of hikes to choose from throughout middle Tennessee.

Author Biography

Johnny Molloy has published numerous books including hiking guides to Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee as well as tent camping guides to Florida, Colorado, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Smokies. He is a resident of Nashville, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Map Legend	p. vii
Regional Map	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. x
Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Hiking Recommendations	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
Anderson Road Fitness Trail (#1)	p. 9
Ashland City Bicentennial Greenway (#2)	p. 12
Barfield Wilderness Loop (#3)	p. 15
Bearwaller Gap Hiking Trail (#4)	p. 18
Bledsoe Creek State Park Loop (#5)	p. 22
Brenthaven Bikeway Connector (#6)	p. 26
Bryant Grove Trail (#7)	p. 30
Burns Branch There-and-Back (#8)	p. 33
Cane Connector Trail (#9)	p. 36
Cedar Woods Trail (#10)	p. 39
Collins River Nature Trail (#11)	p. 42
Confederate Earthworks Walk (#12)	p. 45
Couchville Lake Loop (#13)	p. 48
Cumberland Riverwalk (#14)	p. 52
Deer Trail (#15)	p. 55
Devils Backbone Loop (#16)	p. 58
Drakes Creek Greenway (#17)	p. 61
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Loop (#18)	p. 64
Eagle Trail (#19)	p. 67
Cedar Glades and Barrens Walk (#20)	p. 70
Fort Donelson Battlefield Loop (#21)	p. 73
Ganier Ridge Loop (#22)	p. 77
Gordon House and Ferry Site Walk (#23)	p. 80
Harpeth Woods Trail (#24)	p. 83
Hidden Springs Trail (#25)	p. 86
Highland Rim Nature Trail (#26)	p. 90
Horseshoe Trail (#27)	p. 93
Millennium Trail (#28)	p. 96
Johnsonville State Historic Area Loop (#29)	p. 99
Lakes of Bowie Loop (#30)	p. 102
Lakeside Trail (#31)	p. 105
Lost Spring Trail (#32)	p. 108
Lowland Trail (#33)	p. 111
Meriwether Lewis Loop (#34)	p. 114
Montgomery Bell Northeast Loop (#35)	p. 117
Montgomery Bell Southwest Loop (#36)	p. 121
Mossy Ridge Trail (#37)	p. 125
Narrows of Harpeth Hike (#38)	p. 128
Nathan Bedford Forrest Five Mile Loop (#39)	p. 131
Old Hickory Trail (#40)	p. 134
Old Mill Trail (#41)	p. 137
Old Stone Fort Loop Hike (#42)	p. 140
Old Trace/Garrison Creek Loop (#43)	p. 143
Perimeter Trail (#44)	p. 146
Pinnacle Trail (#45)	p. 149
Rotary Park Loop (#46)	p. 152
Shelby Bottoms Nature Park East Loop (#47)	p. 155
Shelby Bottoms Nature Park West Loop (#48)	p. 159
Short Springs State Natural Area Hike (#49)	p. 162
South Radnor Lake Loop (#50)	p. 165
Stones River Battlefield Loop (#51)	p. 168
Stones River Greenway (#52)	p. 172
Three Hickories Nature Trail (#53)	p. 175
Twin Forks Trail (#54)	p. 178
Volunteer/Day Loop (#55)	p. 181
Warner Woods Trail (#56)	p. 185
Water Valley Overlook Hike (#57)	p. 188
Wild Turkey Trail (#58)	p. 191
Wilderness Trail (#59)	p. 194
Ye Ole Red Post Trail (#60)	p. 197
Outdoor Shops	p. 203
Places to Buy Maps	p. 205
Hiking Clubs	p. 207
Index	p. 209
About the Author	p. 217
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Excerpts

Parks historically have been created and preserved because of exceptional beauty of the land's physical features. Bowie Nature Park is an exception. Land like Bowie Nature Park is typically used for farmland, pastureland or is otherwise developed, and simply isn't preserved. And this land was used for the above at one time and became eroded, but thanks to Evangeline Bowie and her two sisters, this land was rehabilitated and deeded to the city of Fairview, which now runs it as a park. And now we have a fine slice of Midstate land to enjoy. The Perimeter trail is great for hikers wanting to extend their trips but don't want to get on something too tough.
The Perimeter Trail makes a loop along the edge of the 800-acre park. Though you may not always get a feel of being in the wilds, the fields and woods of the park are ideal habitat for wildlife. The trail is a mixture of old woods roads and single-track trail. Quiet hikers in early mornings and evenings are likely to spot deer that roam the park. As much of the path is not canopied, I recommend hiking here during fall, winter and spring, as summer can be hot. Also, be apprised that the trail can close after rainy times, so call the above number to make sure the trail is open. The trail is open not only to hikers but mountain bikers -- they may be using the trail. I have never had a problem with them as they pedal the path, but I would listen for them on weekend hikes.

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