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Wade Bourne Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksville, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Wade Bourne Nature Center'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 / ADARestroomsWater

Playground & walking-trail area with a nature center featuring exhibits, taxidermy & bird feeders.

What runners say about Wade Bourne Nature Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (100 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Bathrooms are located within the facility and they are very clean and wheelchair accessible.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“This is a beautiful facility to learn about local nature and see exhibits of animals and plants.”

This is a beautiful facility to learn about local nature and see exhibits of animals and plants. The building has several rooms with different themes and what looks like a classroom area for teaching. There is plenty of parking and beautiful nature trails for hiking.

★★★★★ — Doug , Mar 2024

The bathrooms are amazingly clean and the area is wonderful for kids to play. They also have fun activities around the nature center. You wonderful trails.

★★★★★ — Katie , Oct 2023

clean, spacious bathrooms. very educational with pictures of local birds around the area and a garden they have started with the names of each plant and specifics on how to take care of them and life span.

★★★★☆ — Briahna , Apr 2024

Beautiful park. The nature center is great it's more geared to the Littles but my 9yr old boy had fun. They had free crafts going the day we went. There's a few animals in the building and a fun area for small kids. The porch has gorgeous views.

★★★★★ — April , Oct 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 8 mentions

“This is a beautiful facility to learn about local nature and see exhibits of animals and plants.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“There is a water bottle refill station outside and there are handicap accessible bathrooms on site.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“There is a water bottle refill station outside and there are handicap accessible bathrooms on site.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“they also have a water fountain, so you can get a drink or refill your personal bottles.”

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Plan your run at Wade Bourne Nature Center

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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemcgtn.org
  • Phone+1 931-648-5732
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–3 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 Wade Bourne Nature Center

2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043

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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.