Top Adventures in Burns
Backcountry Camp at the Wildcat Shelter
Start this adventure by retrieving your backcountry camping permit from the park office. There is no option to reserve a campsite online, so give the staff a call and they'll have it ready upon your arrival. From the office, turn left as if you're...
2.8 miles
Hike the Bluff Overlook Trail
From the parking lot, walk up the same road the direction you entered. Just a little up the hill to the left, you will see the trailhead for the Bluff Overlook. It's only about a 0.25 mile hike, but the initial walk up the hill is steep. Once you ...
0.6 miles
Hike the Narrows of the Harpeth
The Harpeth River State Park has a handful of good trails to hike at the park. One of those trails includes the Bluff Overlook trail. That post can be read here. There are two trails leading to the tunnel waterfall. One is the tunnel trail that's ...
1.1 miles
249 ft gain
Hike the Mossy Ridge Trail
trail run. You can add extra milage to this hike by creating a loop with the Cane Connector Trail.
The trailhead is located behind the kiosk in the parking area. Keep right at the T-junction, following the red blazes.
4.5 miles
Hike around Radnor Lake
If you want a break from the city, take an early morning hike around Radnor Lake. Start this quiet trek by arriving at sunrise to snag a parking spot at the East Parking Lot. Walk down Otter Creek Road until you see the Lake Trail on the right. Fr...
2.6 miles
Hike the Trails at Fontanel
The trailhead is located across from the Woods at Fontanel Music Venue, with the trail leading up and over the ridge behind the Fontanel Mansion and back down by the Woods at Fontanel VIP seating area. Keep in mind that the trails also connect to ...
2.5 miles
229 ft gain
Climb at Kings Bluff
Owned and maintained by the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, Kings Bluff hosts a wide variety of established routes ranging from 5.3 to 5.13 in difficulty. To access this climbing area, you must know the gate combination. Upon arrival, you'll see ...
Explore Dunbar Cave State Park
Dunbar Cave is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville in Clarksville, TN. Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated natural area. In the entrance of the cave, square dances, radio shows, and big band era conc...
0.5 miles
16 ft gain
Explore Port Royal State Historic Park
The town of Port Royal was established in 1797, one year after Tennessee became a state. This was a major port for flat boats transporting of tobacco and other goods. The Red River was the life blood of the entire region.
Today, the park encompas...
0.5 miles
Hike to Stillhouse Falls
This waterfall is a fun short hike that can be done quick, or a nice place to hangout for the day in your hammock to read a book!
From Nashville, take I-65 south and take the Saturn Parkway toward Columbia. Turn right on Hwy 43 and proceed about 2...
1 miles
236 ft gain
Run the Springfield Greenway
The scenic Springfield Greenway meanders along a lush tree-lined creek in northern Springfield, just a half hour north of Nashville. The pathway is paved, flat and smooth, making for easy walking or riding, and has only one street crossing.Parks a...
3 miles
20 ft gain
Hike to Rattlesnake Falls
Rattlesnake Falls is a little difficult to find. The old way to the falls was by asking permission to cross through someone's property. There was a lot of no trespassing sign. Instead, you can park on the side of the highway, where there is a larg...
1.4 miles
256 ft gain
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Charlotte, Tennessee
Harpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn)
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Right Bank Recreation Area
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Lock A
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Anderson Road
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