Surround Yourself With Fall Foliage At Radnor Lake, With An Easy 2-Mile Hike Near Nashville

Nashville is a beautiful place to spend a few hours in the city, but if you’re from Music City itself you may find yourself yearning for an influx of fall foliage without the trek to the mountains. No fear, Nashvillians! This autumn, head on over to Radnor Lake, where you can take the Lake Loop and indulge in an easy walk through the beauty of Middle Tennessee. There’s no reason to stick to those concrete streets. Nashville has a whole lot more to offer than honkytonks and Instagrammable restaurants, which means Radnor Lake should be at the top of your list.

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Radnor Lake is open every day of the year, from 6 a.m. until a solid 20 minutes past sunset. At almost 1,400 acres, it's one of the most beautiful protected natural spaces in the state.

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Classified as a Class II Natural Area, you'll find a Visitor Center on-site as well as an education center for greater cerebral exploration. The environmental education programs for all ages are second to none, and with more than six miles of trails in the park, it's great for the whole family.

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Come to take photos or to observe the local wildlife! Otter Creek Road Trail allows for dogs, bikes and jogging, but keep in mind that the Lake Trail is only accessible to joggers and folks requiring all-terrain wheelchairs.

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Come and find wildflowers and mosses studding the popular Lake Trail, observe mink, otter, owls and herons. Who knows how many fish you'll see bopping around in the lake?!

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The park simply explodes with color come autumn. A rural space in an urban area, Radnor Lake offers some of the best outdoor activities in the area.

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Unbeknownst to many, Radnor Lake has some of the highest measured hills in the Nashville Basin, making it a true oasis for all sorts of wildlife. We'd recommend walking the Lake Trail, coming in at just 1.35 miles, or indulging in the Ganier Ridge Trail for a more difficult but ultimately rewarding experience.

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Come to Radnor Lake, a day-use natural area just outside of Nashville, for the perfect autumn experience. It's unlike any other in the heart of Middle Tennessee.

Pretty amazing, don’t you think? You can find more information about Radnor Lake by way of the Tennessee State Park official website.

If you’re looking for more fun, make sure to check out Tennessee’s most infamous and haunted campground. Yikes!