Harpeth River Greenway

Tennessee

5 Reviews

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Harpeth River Greenway Facts

States: Tennessee
Counties: Davidson
Length: 9.1 miles
Trail end points: 1529 Bending River Dr (Nashville) and 7273-7317 TN-100 (Nashville)
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Greenway/Non-RT
ID: 6438724

Harpeth River Greenway Description

Overview

The Harpeth River Greenway is a series of four disconnected, multi-use trails that run along the Harpeth River in suburban Nashville. The various segments serve a variety of communities and parks throughout the city. The entire route is paved and totals 9.1 miles.

About the Route

Leaving off from the north, the northernmost section of the trail is informally referred to as the Riverwalk Segment and runs for 1.7 miles through a subdivision alongside the Harpeth River.

After a significant gap in the trail, another short section of the trail also runs along the river and is only accessible from Kinley Ct. This section of the trail is 0.5 miles. 

A third section of trail, only accessible from the HYSA soccer complex, crosses the river and runs in a loop through Bellevue Park, located on a bend of the Harpeth River. This section is 0.6 miles long. 

The 3 southernmost sections of trail all connect. In the north, there is the Morton Mill section of trail which offers a boardwalk overlooking the river and primarily follows Morton Mill Rd for 1.4 miles.

The southernmost 5 miles (technically comprised of two sections of trail) run between Morton Mill Rd. and the gigantic Edith Warner Park, and meander alongside the Harpeth River.



Parking and Trail Access

The Harpeth River Greenway runs between 1529 Bending River Dr (Nashville) and 7273-7317 TN-100 (Nashville), with parking available at both ends.

Parking is also available at:

  • HYSA Soccer Complex, 7820 Coley Davis Rd. (Nashville)
  • 7624 Old Harding Pike (Nashville)
  • 810 Blackberry Hill (Nashville)

See TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.

 

Harpeth River Greenway Reviews

Great Trail

This is a great trail! It has access to the Warner Parks trails, lots of neighborhoods with bike lanes and low traffic. Study the local map and you can loop around and easily get in 20 - 30 miles.

East Side of Trail

We parked across the street from the driving range and took a left onto the trail. We found the far East side of the trail quite disappointing. You walk alongside a busy road most of the time and when you think you’re finally heading down towards the woods, the path dead ends. Next time, we plan to go West towards Percy Warner where I am sure there is better scenery. Of note, the asphalt was in good condition and it was an easy place to walk with a stroller.

Beautiful Trail

Versatile landscapes, a level trail, along the Harpeth River and beyond into Edwin Warner Park. It won’t disappoint!

Nice place to ride

My wife and I started at Woolwine Trailhead at Edwin Warner Park and cruised to the current end a little over 6 miles away and back, Very nice and scenic route. We are looking forward to seeing this path grow. There is only one part that is an old worn out stretch of blacktop near the beginning at Edwin Warner Park but other than that, it's a very smooth ride.

Accordion

Lovely Stroll

Starting in the lovely Edwin Warner Park and winding along the river through Bellevue, this is a scenic trail with just enough foot and bike traffic to not be concerned about being alone, but certainly not heavily used. I gave it four stars because there are no water fountains at any of the multiple entry/ exit points or anywhere along the trail. This may not be a concern for many users, but I'm a runner and I don't typically carry water with me.

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