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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms loop from Hermitage

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms loop from Hermitage

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4.8

(5005)

10,074

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms loop from Hermitage

03:15

29.9km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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9.02 km

Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond

Highlight • Lake

Runners can watch birds take flight at the Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat pond within Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Keep your eyes peeled to spot feathered residents or spy turtles sunning on logs.

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11.4 km

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a wonderful paved trail that lets you explore Shelby Bottoms and walk or ride along the side of the Cumberland River. You can follow it to make a nice long loop cutting through Fox Trail or others. You can also take it to the Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond to see birds and wildlife. If you are in the Nashville area and want some nature don't miss it!

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13.3 km

Shelby Bottoms Observation Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

They have bathrooms/portables around this area in case you need to make a pit stop. ;)

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16.3 km

Shelby Bottoms

Highlight • Trail

Shelby Bottoms Natural Area is located in East Nashville, Tennessee, and is a popular urban park offering over 960 acres of green space along the Cumberland River. Known for its paved and unpaved trails, it’s a popular spot for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The Shelby Bottoms Greenway connects to other parks and trails, creating a network that is part of Nashville’s larger greenway system. Shelby Bottoms features diverse habitats, including wetlands, forests, and meadows. There is also a the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, which provides educational exhibits for people of all ages and hosts environmental programs.

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20.9 km

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge connects the Shelby Bottoms Greenway with the Stones River Greenway. It also crosses the Cumberland River and gives you some great views especially at the right time of the day.

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27.2 km

Stones River Bend Regional Park

Highlight • River

Nestled at the confluence of the Cumberland and Stones rivers, east of Nashville. It encompasses acres of rolling hills, high bluffs, limestone shelves, and vast floodplains.

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

4.11 km

4.10 km

1.50 km

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

8.74 km

4.43 km

1.58 km

123 m

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms loop from Hermitage

Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Shelby Bottoms Observation Deck

Shelby Bottoms

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Stones River Bend Regional Park

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