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Lock 4 Park - The Point

4.7 ★★★★★ 507 Google reviews · Running trail in Gallatin, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
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Confirmed from Lock 4 Park - The Point'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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Park with a lake, picnicking, and hiking, plus mountain biking.

What runners say about Lock 4 Park - The Point

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (507 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Very scenic area with plenty of bench seating and tables for picnicking.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Love coming here to feed the deer or just sit by the river and enjoy the peace and quiet.”

The views are amazing here I love the docks by the water amazing park to just take a walk with the dog or go fishing with the family theres also ALOT of deer nearby I believe its a deer sanctuary so be careful pulling in.

★★★★★ — Patricia , Nov 2021

Love coming here to feed the deer or just sit by the river and enjoy the peace and quiet. Wonderful park with great views, tons of trails and nature everywhere

★★★★★ — Chad , Jun 2023

Good family environment. Took a nice walk then hit up the Restraunt at the marina. The food was excellent! Highly recommend Awe Dad's!

★★★★★ — Jason , Jun 2026

A fun for the whole family mountain bike trail system. There really is something for every skill level to enjoy.

★★★★★ — Luke , Nov 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Very scenic area with plenty of bench seating and tables for picnicking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Great place to go fishing or hang out with the family, alot of benches and a few table, bathrooms are usually not functional.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Love coming here to feed the deer or just sit by the river and enjoy the peace and quiet.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitegallatintn.gov
  • Phone+1 615-451-5911

Hours

Monday 6 am–5 pm
Tuesday 6 am–5 pm
Wednesday 6 am–5 pm
Thursday 6 am–5 pm
Friday 6 am–5 pm
Saturday 6 am–5 pm
Sunday 6 am–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lock 4 Park - The Point

1598 Lock 4 Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.