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.
This was my first experience hiking at Long Hunter. I have ridden the mountain bike trails there at Jones Mill, but never done anything on foot. The Day Loop was a pretty easy trail which was well marked and pretty clear. The only real obstacle that I came across was at the split for the Volunteer Trail where there was a fallen tree that I had to climb over but it was nothing strenuous. Next time I...
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...
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Laura and I went on the Day Loop trail at Long Hunter State Park.
At Long Hunter State Park an ideal trail for kids with 10 information points about nature
Bryant Grove Trail at Long Hunter State Park
Couchville, Tennessee, United States
Hiking | 8.0 miles
Hiking | 8.0 miles
The lake views on this hike are certainly a highlight of the scenery. The bulk of the trail you’re able to frequently catch glimpses of Percy Priest Lake, especially at the beginning and end of this out-and-back trail. The trail is mostly shaded by tall, thin Tennessee trees.As far as wildlife goes, we heard lots of birds throughout the hike, but didn’t see too many. We did, however, come upon a companion...
