Hiking · Lakeshore backcountry · Long Hunter State Park

Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park

A wooded lakeshore trail along J. Percy Priest Reservoir with a more backcountry feel than Nashville's urban greenways.

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Percy Priest Lake at Long Hunter State Park
Brian StansberryCC BY 3.0
Time needed
2.5–4 hrs
Distance
5.5 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
Nashville

What it is

A wooded lakeshore trail along J. Percy Priest Reservoir with a more backcountry feel than Nashville's urban greenways.

  • LocationLong Hunter State Park
  • ActivityHiking · Lakeshore backcountry
  • DifficultyModerate
  • CostFree
  • BookingNot required
  • Best seasonSpring, fall, and mild winter days

Conditions and cautions

Carry water and confirm the exact turnaround plan before starting — total outing distance depends on it.

Plan your visit

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What we have not researched yet

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