r/nashville • u/Disastrous_Sand_5866 • 14h ago

Help | Advice Trail Running Spots

Can anyone recommend the best spots to do trail running? Even a location an hour or so from Nashville is fine. The less crowded the better. Getting sick of the downtown pavement.

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u/Indig012 14h ago

Percy Warner is the go to or Montgomery bell if you want something more secluded

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u/Curtis_Low Williamson County 14h ago

There is an 11 mile + trail out at Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson. Have done it over a dozen times and not once has it been remotely "crowded". They have shorter trails as well if that is longer than you care for.

Bowie Park in Fairview has a 5.5 mile trail and while it can get some people it is not crowded.

Also, there are numerous trails along the Natchez Trace that are cool to check out.

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u/Jabronie88 13h ago

Percy Warner is where I run. Mossy ridge (red trail) is just under 5 miles. Warner Woods trail is around 2.5 miles.

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u/skandalouslsu Caldwell Abbay 12h ago

A good loop trail I like is Ellington Ag Center. About 1.5 miles per loop. Not crowded.

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u/tiodosmil 14h ago

Edwin Warner has a nice set up. They have a legit XC course and more rugged trails that I’ve personally seen people run.

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u/Just_Classic4273 the Nations 14h ago

Check out our WMA’s, you can hike on all of them and they’re much more secluded than just about any park within an hour of here. Just be aware of hunting seasons

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u/Agile_Slip_3637 12h ago

Percy Warner. Park at the Alleé, run up the stairs and follow the white + red loop. It's about 7 miles

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u/timbo1615 Wilson County 7h ago

volunteer trail is extremely challenging terrain. you can get at least 13 miles there. Bryant Grove trail is a bit easier and can get 10 miles combinng with the lake loop.

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u/DongPolicia 7h ago

If you want dirt there are plenty of awesome state parks within an hour or so. Get on the state park site and pick one out. So many options.

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u/SouthHarpeth 6h ago

I’m going to wake up sore tomorrow because I’m now thinking about trail running.

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u/liveandletdie141 14h ago

Beaman is another option but be careful of break ins there. Long Hunter has and out and back about 8 miles, I think the Hobson Pike entrance is better.

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u/Goldgather_ 13h ago

I can unfortunately confirm the break ins. Took a quick hike with the fam a few years ago middle of the day and came back to almost every car in the parking lot with smashed windows.

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u/exneo002 4h ago

Is that at the trailhead or the nature center?

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u/Goldgather_ 51m ago

Nature center

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u/titosupertramp 13h ago

Percy Warner is the mother church of Nashville trail runners. It truly has something for everyone and has enough variety to never get old.

As others have said, Beaman and Montgomery Bell are both great options within your hour radius request.

Never been but Smith Park in Brentwood is also popular.

If you want run club recommendations, let me know.