Hike near Nashville, Tennessee, on 60 of the area's best trails!
The best way to experience Nashville is by hiking it. Get outdoors with veteran Tennessee outdoorsman Johnny Molloy, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Take in the beautiful wildflowers and magnificent wildlife on the Henry Hollow Loop at Beaman Park. Immerse yourself in history along the Gordon House and Ferry Site Walk, just off the Natchez Trace Parkway. Enjoy a hike with the entire family on Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, part of the Nashville Greenway system. Challenge yourself with climbs and descents along the Bearwaller Gap Hiking Trail, one of the finest paths in middle Tennessee. With Johnny as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 spectacular outings!
Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Nashville and the surrounding communities.
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978-1-63404-340-3 (9781634043403)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend's idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are over 75 books and guides. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area, and books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States.
Though primarily involved with book publications, Johnny writes for varied magazines and websites. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Johnny is a Gideon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. His non-outdoor interests include reading, ancient and American history, and University of Tennessee sports.
Overview Map
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Nashville
Bells Bend Loop
Bryant Grove Trail
Couchville Lake Trail
Ganier Ridge Loop
Harpeth Woods Trail
Jones Mill Trail
MetroCenter Levee Greenway
Mill Creek Greenway
Mossy Ridge Trail
Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail
Peeler Park Hike
Richland Creek Greenway: McCabe Loop
Shelby Bottoms Nature Park: East Loop
Shelby Bottoms Nature Park: West Loop
South Radnor Lake Loop
Stones River Greenway of Nashville
Volunteer-Day Loop
Warner Woods Trail
West (including Ashland City, Clarksville, and Dickson)
Confederate Earthworks Walk
Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail
Dunbar Cave State Natural Park Loop
Fort Donelson Battlefield Loop
Henry Hollow Loop
Hidden Lake Double Loop
Johnsonville State Historic Park Loop
Montgomery Bell Northeast Loop
Montgomery Bell Southwest Loop
Narrows of Harpeth Hike
Nathan Bedford Forrest Five-Mile Trail
Ridgetop Trail at Beaman Park
Southwest (including Columbia, Fairview, and Franklin)
Devil's Backbone Loop
Gordon House and Ferry Site Walk
Heritage Park/Thompson's Station Park Hike
Lakes of Bowie Loop
Meriwether Lewis Loop
Old Trace-Garrison Creek Loop
Perimeter Trail
Southeast (including Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna)
Adeline Wilhoite River Trail
Brenthaven Bikeway Connector
Cheeks Bend Bluff View Trail
Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens Hike
Hickory Ridge Trail
Old Mill Trail
Old Stone Fort Loop
Short Springs State Natural Area Hike
Smith Park Hike
Stones River Greenway of Murfreesboro
Stones River National Battlefield Loop
Twin Forks Trail
Wild Turkey Trail
East (including Gallatin, Hendersonville, Lebanon, and Mount Juliet)
Bearwaller Gap Hiking Trail
Bledsoe Creek State Park Loop
Cedar Forest Trail
Collins River Nature Trail
Eagle Trail
Edgar Evins State Park Hike
Hidden Springs Trail
Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area
Vesta Glade Trail
Wilderness Trail
Appendix A: Outdoor Shops
Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
