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Shelby Bottoms - Forrest Green Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Nashville, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shelby Bottoms - Forrest Green 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.
Sprawling park for cycling, walking and running with trails along the Cumberland River, plus wildlife.
What runners say about Shelby Bottoms - Forrest Green Trailhead
“🌳 The greenway winds through lush woods, open fields, and along the Cumberland River, offering plenty of scenic spots to pause and soak in the view.”
This is a wonderful trail to run walk or bike. Just watch out for snakes!
🚴♀️ Shelby Bottoms Greenway – A Cyclist’s Urban Escape If you're looking for a peaceful ride with a touch of adventure, Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a hidden gem in East Nashville.
Our family visited this trail today and really enjoyed it. The path is mostly flat and well-paved, which made for an easy and comfortable walk. It’s a pretty long trail, we ended up walking about 3 miles, but it never felt too difficult or overwhelming.
A wonderful trail full of wildlife, great shading, and places to rest along the way! My wife and I are from out of town and we took our dog here every day we visited. We saw multiple deer on each walk, and lots of birds that were unique to the ones we were used to seeing.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved trail is smooth and well-maintained, making it perfect for cyclists of all levels from casual weekend riders to serious road warriors.”
“🌳 The greenway winds through lush woods, open fields, and along the Cumberland River, offering plenty of scenic spots to pause and soak in the view.”
“I would highly recommend if you are out to get some fresh air, this is a very easy and flat walking path so nothing too hard.”
“🚻 Amenities like restrooms, water fountains, and shaded benches are thoughtfully placed along the route, and there’s ample parking at the trailhead.”
“Great spot for biking and very wheelchair accessible.”
Plan your run at Shelby Bottoms - Forrest Green Trailhead
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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