Shelby Bottoms – Cornelia Fort Airpark loop from Opry Mills

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Shelby Bottoms – Cornelia Fort Airpark loop from Opry Mills

Moderate

3.2

(2)

runners

Shelby Bottoms – Cornelia Fort Airpark loop from Opry Mills

00:55

8.45km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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982 m

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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2.68 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 …

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3.40 km

Cornelia Fort Airpark

Highlight • Structure

The Cornelia Fort Airpark was a private airport built in 1945 and was used privately and by the public for many years. In 2011 it was incorporated into the Shelby …

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7.56 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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8.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

2.21 km

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km