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
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Time needed
2.5–4 hrs
Distance
5.5 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
Nashville
The experience

What to expect

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

Location
Long Hunter State Park
Activity
Hiking · Lakeshore backcountry
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
Spring, fall, and mild winter days

Conditions and cautions

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

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Cell coverage