60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville

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