Hiking trails near Nashville, TN
14 trails within 75 miles · 12 with detail pages · 0 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Nashville. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to Nashville
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdsong Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Mayo Wix Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Woodchuck Hollow Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Shoreline Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Tennessee History Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Owl Ridge Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| High Ridge Trail | — | Regional | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Totty Lane bicycle camp, Milepost 408, southern terminus of Highland Rim - Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr | |
| Upland Trail | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr | |
| Clarksville Riverwalk | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr | |
| Trail of Tears Benge Route on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 400.2 | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footsteps Through History Trail, Milepost 385.9 | — | 59 mi | ~1.7 hr | |
| Quilt Trail | — | 63 mi | ~1.8 hr | |
| Trail of Tears Bell Route on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 370 | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full Tennessee hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.