Volunteer Trail

About 30 minutes from Nashville, Long Hunter State Park is an oasis of 2,600 acres. Located on Percy Priest Lake, the park has plenty to offer hikers, fishermen, paddlers, and boaters. The Volunteer Trail is also called the Day Loop Trail. Expect a relatively flat, easy path with plenty of lakeside views. The 5.5-mile path mostly winds alongside the shoreline, although water access isn't readily available. Three foot bridges are located on the trail to help hikers cross a bubbling creek. Although the trail is easy, it can take a while to hike more than 5 miles in the woods. Block off a few hours and use the resting benches as needed.