Nashville, a region in Tennessee, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Its geography features rolling hills, extensive greenway systems, and serene natural areas, all accessible from the city center. The Highland Rim Forest, with its sweeping ring of forested hills, provides a backdrop for various pursuits. This area is suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
The Nashville area provides a wide range of outdoor activities, with more…
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148
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33.8km
03:07
490m
490m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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28.0km
02:39
450m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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7.22km
00:38
70m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
2.53km
00:42
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6.46km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.2km
01:43
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.6km
01:47
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:13
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460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.2km
02:29
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.6km
01:38
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
4.51km
00:29
70m
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.62km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.2km
01:49
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.9km
06:29
910m
910m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.3km
02:30
470m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:04
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.7km
02:22
510m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.6km
01:57
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nashville offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with rolling hills, greenway systems, and natural areas. On komoot, there are more than 20 routes available for these sports.
Popular hiking locations in Nashville include Radnor Lake State Park, Long Hunter State Park, and the Warner Parks (Percy and Edwin Warner Parks). These areas offer varied terrain from rugged ridges to tranquil lakeside paths. More information can be found in the Hiking around Nashville guide.
Nashville provides dedicated mountain biking trails for various skill levels. Percy Warner Park features 8 miles of trails, while Hamilton Creek Park offers more than 11 miles of single-track. Bells Bend Park and Cane Ridge Park also contribute to the mountain biking scene. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Nashville guide.
The Nashville region features an extensive greenway system and scenic routes for road cycling. The Shelby Bottoms Greenway Loop is an 11.5-mile (18.5 km) flat route along the Cumberland River. The Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile (715 km) scenic roadway, also begins near Nashville. Discover more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Nashville guide.
Nashville's extensive greenway system and scenic routes are suitable for touring cyclists. The region's rolling hills offer options for both easy, flat rides and more challenging routes with elevation changes. The Cycling around Nashville guide provides further details.
Nashville offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. Many parks, including parts of Radnor Lake State Park and Long Hunter State Park, feature less strenuous paths. The Easy hikes around Nashville guide highlights accessible routes.
Nashville's greenway system includes 90 miles (145 km) of off-road trails within its total 180-mile (290 km) network. Notable greenways include the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and the Stones River Greenway. These systems provide accessible paths for cycling, jogging, and walking.
Yes, Nashville offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region's diverse terrain, including greenways and less-trafficked paths, can accommodate gravel cyclists. The Gravel biking around Nashville guide provides specific route information.
Nashville is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 1,900 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Nashville, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking around Nashville, MTB Trails around Nashville, Road Cycling Routes around Nashville, and more.
The official website for Nashville is nashville.gov. For general inquiries, the Nashville Visitor Center can be reached at +1-615-862-5000.

