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Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in Brentwood, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved, shaded arboretum, featuring creek views, plus picnic spots.
What runners say about Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
“Hidden away in a local (very wealthy) neighborhood, this arboretum has tons of trees and some easy, beautiful walking paths to spend some time reconnecting to nature.”
“The walking trail was paved and mostly shaded with about 1/3 along a brook that provides relaxing sounds as you walk.”
“It's not far from Radnor Lake, but much smaller, quiet, secluded, and not crowded.”
At the end of a street, this gem of a park is so pretty and filled with wide, paved sidewalks. There's also a sitting area, a covered picnic table, restrooms and a parking lot. Paths connect to the local neighborhoods and one path fronts a pretty creek. The changing foliage with a variety of labeled trees was gorgeous.
Hidden away in a local (very wealthy) neighborhood, this arboretum has tons of trees and some easy, beautiful walking paths to spend some time reconnecting to nature. A must see for any nature lover.
This gem is tucked away with a private feel. The walking trail was paved and mostly shaded with about 1/3 along a brook that provides relaxing sounds as you walk.
This place is a hidden gem of Brentwood! It's not far from Radnor Lake, but much smaller, quiet, secluded, and not crowded. There's a roughly one mile walking trail, viewpoints of the Little Harpeth River, and a variety of trees that are labeled to make them easy to identify.
Trail conditions & character
“Hidden away in a local (very wealthy) neighborhood, this arboretum has tons of trees and some easy, beautiful walking paths to spend some time reconnecting to nature.”
“The walking trail was paved and mostly shaded with about 1/3 along a brook that provides relaxing sounds as you walk.”
“It's not far from Radnor Lake, but much smaller, quiet, secluded, and not crowded.”
“My elderly mother was easily able to navigate the path from the parking area with her walker.”
“The walking trail was paved and mostly shaded with about 1/3 along a brook that provides relaxing sounds as you walk.”
“It was lovely watching children play and folks walking their dogs!”
“With free entry, no wait times, and amenities like a picnic area and restrooms, this place is a must-visit for anyone looking to reconnect with nature.”
Plan your run at Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebrentwoodtn.gov
- Phone(615) 371-2208
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