Gallatin, Tennessee
Top Spots in and near Gallatin
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Nashville, Tennessee
Hike the Day Loop at Long Hunter State Park
4.94 miPark at the Bakers Grove Area and take the newly wood chipped wood chip trail into the forest. Cross a small bridge, snake through a rock garden, and pass a sign indicating you are hiking the Day Loop Trail.There will be orange and white blazes. The orange blazes are for the Day Loop and the whit...Read more -
Nashville, Tennessee
Volunteer Trail
4.011.03 mi / 1070 ft gainStarting at the Bakers Grove Area parking lot, start hiking on the lovely wood chipped trail. The Volunteer Trail and Day Loop share this first section of the trail. In about .5 miles you will reach a sign and a junction on the trail. Follow the whites blazes on The Volunteer Trail to the right ...Read more -
Lebanon, Tennessee
Hike the Hidden Springs Trail
3.54.5 miThis trail is a prime spot for anyone who wants to get a simple, but enjoyable walk in the woods. It's very well marked, flat, and can be enjoyed in any weather. Also, it is very dog friendly- Jolene loved it!Starting at the Trailhead across from the parking lot you may go right or left and follo...Read more -
Nashville, Tennessee
Hike the Trails at Fontanel
3.52.5 mi / 229 ft gainThe trailhead is located across from the Woods at Fontanel Music Venue, with the trail leading up and over the ridge behind the Fontanel Mansion and back down by the Woods at Fontanel VIP seating area. Keep in mind that the trails also connect to a mile of paved Metro Parks Greenway for foot and ...Read more -
Springfield, Tennessee
Run the Springfield Greenway
5.03 mi / 20 ft gainThe scenic Springfield Greenway meanders along a lush tree-lined creek in northern Springfield, just a half hour north of Nashville. The pathway is paved, flat and smooth, making for easy walking or riding, and has only one street crossing.Parks at either end (Garner Street Park on the west side ...Read more -
Nashville, Tennessee
Hike around Radnor Lake
4.02.6 miIf you want a break from the city, take an early morning hike around Radnor Lake. Start this quiet trek by arriving at sunrise to snag a parking spot at the East Parking Lot. Walk down Otter Creek Road until you see the Lake Trail on the right. From there, enjoy a 1.4 mile scenic hike through the...Read more -
Nashville, Tennessee
Mossy Ridge Trail
4.64.5 mi / 781 ft gainThe Mossy Ridge Trail offers scenic views of small waterfalls along this 4.5-mile hike in Percy Warner Park. If you're looking for a little longer hike (add 2 miles), you can start at the Nature Center and use the connector trails to join the main loop. This loop is dog friendly on-leash.Read more -
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Explore Stones River National Battlefield
3.3 mi / 85 ft gainOn the last day of 1862 one of the bloodiest conflicts in the American Civil War started. By the time the Battle of Stones River ended on 2 January 1863 each side had suffered the highest percentage of casualties. For many reasons this was one of the major battles of the Civil War. The Battlefiel...Read more -
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Visit Lost River Cave
4.51.1 mi / 110 ft gainIn the last 200 years, Lost River Cave has been used as a site for mills, a camp for Civil War soldiers, and a nightclub. Its history goes back many years before that—thousands in fact. Prehistoric nomadic Native American tribes used the cave for shelter and water as they hunted this valley. The ...Read more -
Adams, Tennessee
Port Royal State Historic Park
0.5 miThe town of Port Royal was established in 1797, one year after Tennessee became a state. This was a major port for flat boats transporting of tobacco and other goods. The Red River was the life blood of the entire region. Today, the park encompassing 30 acres, preserves and provides recreation ...Read more -
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
Narrows of the Harpeth
4.61 mi / 148 ft gainThe Harpeth River State Park has a handful of good trails to hike at the park. One of those trails includes the Bluff Overlook trail. That post can be read here. There are two trails leading to the tunnel waterfall. One is the tunnel trail that's connected to the Bluff Overlook trail. It is only ...Read more -
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
Bluff Overlook Trail
4.50.48 mi / 49 ft gainFrom the parking lot, walk up the same road the direction you entered. Just a little up the hill to the left, you will see the trailhead for the Bluff Overlook. It's only about a 0.25 mile hike, but the initial walk up the hill is steep. Once you reach the top, there are several points to sit and...Read more -
Franklin, Tennessee
Timberland Park Nature Trail
4.01.07 mi / 118 ft gainTimberland Park Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fairview, Tennessee.Read more -
Smithville, Tennessee
Hike to Carmac Falls
5.01 mi / 90 ft gainIt is important to note that Carmac Falls is located on the private property of Evins Mill, a resort and special event venue that hosts weddings, conferences and other contractually exclusive events. As such, one must be a guest of the resort in order to access its property and enjoy its trails, ...Read more -
Thompson's Station, Tennessee
Stephen's Way Trail
1.94 mi / 377 ft gainStephen's Way Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Thompson's Station, Tennessee.Read more -
Clarksville, Tennessee
Explore Dunbar Cave State Park
5.00.5 mi / 16 ft gainDunbar Cave is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville in Clarksville, TN. Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated natural area. In the entrance of the cave, square dances, radio shows, and big band era concerts were once held. Archeologists have found that...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Gallatin
Gallatin, Tennessee
Nat Caldwell Park
Overview
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other ...
Lebanon, Tennessee
Laguardo
Overview
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and s...
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Avondale
Overview
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Here, visitors can bring their family ...
Gallatin, Tennessee
Cages Bend
Overview
Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a ...
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Lone Branch
Overview
Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy op...
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Cedar Creek (Tn)
Overview
Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities ...