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Stones River Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 308 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermitage, Tennessee · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Stones River Greenway 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.
Paved multi-use trail popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, featuring bridges and scenic views.
What runners say about Stones River Greenway Trailhead
“It was a great little nature walk at the least, the bridges and walkways were very nice and well maintained.”
“It’s a beautiful safe ride that takes you along rivers, over bridges, to various parks, points of interest, and historical landmarks.”
“Family friendly & dog friendly (don't forget puppy dog's leash!”
“It’s also dog friendly, just make sure you bring bags to clean up after them.”
Beautiful paved trail, easy walking or biking. I start at the dog park parking lot, walk 2.5 or 3 miles & turn around to come back. You can walk miles more if you like, all along the river. Highly recommend
Beautiful paved greenway, you can rent bicycles at the start of the trail. I’ve taken it as far as Donelson walking. It goes all the way to Opryland Mall and Hotel. The old plantation and cemetery are behind the Donelson YMCA which the trail also runs parallel to.
I love the local Greenways, and this particular stretch is great. From Khols to the Dam has great hills, scenic bridges, and riverfront views. Great for walking, jogging, dogs (dog park next to the dam). Biking is ruff with the hills (great for serious cyclists). Always pass on the left and call out "on your left.
The Stones River Greenway is a great place to walk. We started at the trailhead at the Kohls parking lot and walked about two miles to where the Stones River empties into the Cumberland. We saw several deer in the brush along the trail and walked past an abandoned golf course and the future Lytle Creek Park.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a beautiful safe ride that takes you along rivers, over bridges, to various parks, points of interest, and historical landmarks.”
“It’s also dog friendly, just make sure you bring bags to clean up after them.”
“theres a dam, a dog park, a restroom and a few picnic tables.”
“We started at the trailhead at the Kohls parking lot and walked about two miles to where the Stones River empties into the Cumberland.”
“It’s more for walking than actual hiking and there isn’t a loop but there is a nice paved out and back trail that goes in and out of the woods by the river.”
“great place to bring kids as it is stroller accessible and there is lots of wildlife.”
Plan your run at Stones River Greenway Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenashville.gov
- Phone(615) 862-8400
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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