Author: Cecilia

City of Fairview

City of Fairview
Bowie Nature Park  Phone  615-799-5544  Trail Map & Flyer
The park contains over 700 acres of forest, lakes & trails.  Thank you Program Director Jenny Herrera for this helpful information: “We currently do not have an ADA accessible trail.  We do have easy trails for the elderly or even for more adventurous wheelchair users when the trails are dry.  I would recommend Loblolly Trail and the Twin Loop Trail.  They are wide trails and when dry are very compact with fewer roots and rocks than some of our other trails.”  Call before going to be sure of trail conditions.
HikerwithcaneLoblolly Trail  about 1.2 mile loop

HikerwithcaneTwin Lakes Loop Trail  about .76 mile

Tims Ford State Park

Tims Ford State Park
“Located on the Tims Ford Reservoir, the 1,321-acre Tims Ford State park sits in the shadows of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee. The Tims Ford Lake is considered one of the most picturesque lakes in Tennessee and is regarded as one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast.”
 Map & Brochure  Phone  931-962-1183 Here is the Park website.
Wheelchair AccessibleOverlook Trail  1.0 mile, paved

HikerwithcaneTims Ford Bicycle Trail  6 miles, paved.  Call the park to see if part of this trail would be appropriate for your hiking ability or even for a wheelchair.

Radnor Lake State Park

Radnor Lake State Park  
“The park is perfect for nature enthusiasts to observe owls, herons and water fowl as well as many species of amphibians, reptiles and mammals such as mink and otter. Hundreds of species of wildflowers, mosses, fungi, ferns and other plants as well as trees, shrubs and vines add to the natural ecological diversity of the area. ”
Here is the Park website.  Phone 615-373-3467  Brochure & Map
Wheelchair AccessibleLake Trail 1.3 miles  mulch/gravel “The Lake Trail is accessible to people with all-terrain wheelchairs.
Wheelchair AccessibleOtter Creek Road 1.1 miles  paved

Wheelchair AccessibleDam Walkway 0.2 miles gravel

Long Hunter State Park

Long Hunter State Park
“The more than 20 miles of hiking trails provide a variety of terrain and habitats and range from pleasant strolls to longer jaunts for the more adventurous.”
Here is the Park website.  Phone  615-885-2422  Map & Brochure
Wheelchair AccessibleCouchville Lake Trail 2.0 miles paved  “This paved trail encircles 110-acre Couchville Lake. This is one of the most popular walks in the state park system due to its accessibility, lakeshore scenery, and abundant wildlife.”

Big Cypress Tree State Park

Big Cypress Tree State Park
“The park is a quaint, clean and relaxing spot to enjoy nature’s purity and beauty. A variety of native wild flowers and trees may be seen such as showy evening primrose, black-eyed Susans, yellow poplar, bald cypress and dogwood. Along with plant life there is an abundance of wildlife at Big Cypress and the park is popular location for birdwatchers. “
Here is the Park website.   Phone 731-235-2700 Map and Brochure
Wheelchair AccessibleBoardwalk Trail 1,142′ paved.  the boardwalk “leads the visitor into the park’s seasonally flooded hardwood bottomland forest.”
Wheelchair AccessibleTree identification trail 0.38 mile paved.

Warriors’ Path State Park

Warriors’ Path State Park
This 950-acre park is located on the shores of the Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River.
Here is the Park website.   Phone  423-239-8531  Map and Brochure  Hiking Trails Map & Guide
Lions Narnia Braille Trail is 0.25 mile with eight sensory stations that “tell visitors the story of Aslan of the Chronicles of Narnia”.  There is also the Anderson Treehouse which is a fully-accessible tree house.
HikerwithcaneOverlook Trail 0.5 mile  “This is the easy way to get to the top.  Follow old farm lanes to enjoy rich forests and fine views across the lake.”  Better check first to be sure this is easy enough for you.
Wheelchair AccessibleThe park has a “Boundless Playground – where children of all physical and mental abilities can play together.”  There is also a fully accessible tree house.

City of Nashville

City of Nashville
Nashville has four nature centers which “…are open year-round and offer programs, special events, field trips, natural history information and literature, maps and naturalists to answer your questions.”
Nature Centers and Natural Areas.   Parks and Recreation   phone  (615) 862-8750    Hiking Trails  
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center    Phone (615) 862-8539   Map and Brochure
Wheelchair Accessible “Shelby Bottoms offers a variety of trails including approximately five hiking trails, five miles of multiuse, accessible paved trails, and three trailheads.”
Warner Parks   Maps of Percy & Edwin Warner Parks  615-352-6299  Hiking Trails Brochure  
HikerwithcaneEdwin Warner Park Map  There are three short trails in the Edwin Warner Park described as easy.  The Little Acorn Trail and its interpretive stops are designed for children six years and under.  I have known some pretty spry six year olds, so you had better call first to see if these trails are really easy enough.