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Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Brentwood, Tennessee · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary'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.

ScenicHillyQuiet

Nature sanctuary with 300 acres and educational programs dedicated to the conservation of native flora and fauna.

What runners say about Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (180 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Owl's Hill must be a well kept secret in Nashville.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“I completed the yellow trail, it was beautiful, had a nice opening where I was able to see a variety of birds flying around and squirrels playing.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very affordable Park with amazing trails, very peaceful.”

Went hiking on the 300 acre Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary today. The weather fluctuated between sunny & rainy-windy. They care for some owls that have been injured and can't be released back into the wild. You can book group educational tours. Lots of bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.

★★★★★ — Rama , Jan 2024

Nice place to explore nature. Very reasonable entry fee with several walking trails. The staff was very helpful answering questions about owls, butterflies and various plants growing on property. Different species of trees had markers with QR code’s to scan for additional information. Overall a nice afternoon activity.

★★★★☆ — Todd , Sep 2020

This place is absolutely beautiful! We spent the morning walking two trails. The yellow route - The Sharp Creek Trail (1 mile) - follows the winding creek and takes you through a rich deciduous forest of ash, oak, hickory and tulip poplar trees.

★★★★★ — Matt2Cool4Sk00L , Jul 2025

I found this place online. The drive was a little scary, but it was overall a very gorgeous location. I think their mission is very noble with the owls and I loved seeing them. Was described as something with different trails of easy to hard difficulties.

★★★★☆ — Blaise , Sep 2023

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 11 mentions

“A beautiful gem I recently discovered in Williamson County @Brentwood: Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“I completed the yellow trail, it was beautiful, had a nice opening where I was able to see a variety of birds flying around and squirrels playing.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very affordable Park with amazing trails, very peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

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.
  • Websiteowlshill.org
  • Phone(615) 370-4672
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary

545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN 37027

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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.