View of the Lake at Sweet Hill – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Hermitage

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View of the Lake at Sweet Hill – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Hermitage

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View of the Lake at Sweet Hill – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Hermitage

01:50

30.5km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.99 km

View of the Lake at Sweet Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at one of the platforms if you get winded!

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8.52 km

Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond

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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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11.0 km

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

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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 …

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12.9 km

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

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The 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 …

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14.0 km

Shelby Bottoms Observation Deck

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

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14.9 km

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Shelby Bottoms is a well-kept greenway that follows the contour of the Cumberland River. The green way is paved, with wooden bridges for crossing creeks. Be cautions when it has recently rained, the bridges tend to become slippery.

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22.0 km

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

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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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28.3 km

Stones River Bend Regional Park

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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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