When I was skating this trail back in 2003 the vegetation was very low on the inland side which made for great viewing of birds and insects. There was a real feeling of being in an open space. Now the plants are way over my head and frankly I felt hemmed in. The length is great for getting a workout... no laps necessary. Lovely view of the river from the pedestrian bridge.

This is a flat, paved 5mi trail that runs along the Cumberland river. Nice outing with the family, or a leisurely day for you. Park at the Shelby Bottoms nature center at one end, or the 3 Rivers water park at the other, and take the new bridge over the Cumberland. You can extend your trip west on city streets into Nashville downtown, or east to the 3 rivers trail to Percy Priest dam (a workout).

The Shelby Bottoms Trail now continues with the Stones River Greeenway. Best trailhead is off the Two Rivers Parkway at the Wave Country pool. Complete trail is approximately 14 miles. I rode it over the qweekend and the trail is great. Kudos to Nashville for maikng this trail!

While staying on the hotel strip just north of Opryland, we took the new red bike/pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland river and rode the Shelby Bottoms Greenway trail / bike lanes into downtown Nashville. There is another new bike/pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland river just before the stadium that leads to the historic district. Hey Nashville,what a beautiful skyline you have, also thanks to the addition info from a well informed group of cyclist we met.
Jim & Mary, Ontario Canada

Shelby Bottoms Greenway has been extended across the Cumberland River through Two Rivers Park, to the Hwy 70 bridge over the Stones River. It now runs 8 miles. It is a "nature trail", which means hills and sharp curves. It is paved and it looks good. The trail can now be accessed from Two Rivers Park, just south of Opreyland Mall.

Great area to run. Flat and fast greenway. The Nashville Striders run two (2) races here on the greenway. First is the Tom King Half Marathon run in March. Second is the Shely Bottoms Boogie 15K the end of September. Both races are well attended and runners have very positive comments on the greenway. Start at Shelby Park and run along the Cumberland River to a large loop at the back end. The loop will bring you back in the opposite direction and toward your car. There is water at the turnaround parking area. The greenway is marked with mileage markers starting at the Shelby Park parking lot. The round trip is 8 miles. Good running!