Trips
The Volunteer Day Loop is part of Long Hunter State Park. In addition to the loop, a camping area can be reached from this trail. The trail winds through wooded areas and along the lakeshore. It's a pleasant and rewarding hike featuring great views of Percy Priest Lake.The spur part of the trail leads from the trailhead through relatively flat terrain until it reaches the lakeshore. From there, I took the north...
This pleasant, short loop winds through limestone gravel areas and cedar glades. The parking area is rather small but the trail probably won't be crowded at all. A short out-and-back leads to the loop portion. The loop winds around a large glade and over a few washes that will most likely be full after a good rain, but were dry when I took it.
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Long Hunter State Park - Volunteer Trail Day Loop
Hermitage, Tennessee, United States
Hiking | 3.9 miles
Hiking | 3.9 miles
The trail is right at 4 miles long. It isn't exceptionally scenic or challenging, but it isn't an easy hike either. There is very little elevation change. The trail does have a moderate amount of rocks and roots to contend with and some ducking under trees and stepping up and around rocks is required. The canopy is dense enough to keep the trail cool in the summer months. The trail does resides...
Laura and I went on the Day Loop trail at Long Hunter State Park.
