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Richland Creek Greenway - Lion's Head Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Nashville, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Richland Creek Greenway - Lion's Head Trailhead'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.

What runners say about Richland Creek Greenway - Lion's Head Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great trail with a nice creek for wading and catching small animals. The trail is nice and well-maintained.

★★★★★ — Henry , Jul 2026

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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.
  • Phone+1 615-862-8400

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Richland Creek Greenway - Lion's Head Trailhead

26 White Bridge Pike C, Nashville, TN 37205

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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 Something out of date?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.