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Murfreesboro's extensive greenway system provides a great getaway in-town for exercise, nature observation, and historical interest. The greenways provide regular trailheads to fit any timeframe, ability, or interest.
The Stones River Greenway begins at the Thompson Lane trailhead, near the Artillery Monument from the Battle of Stones River. The northernmost portion was tornado damaged a few years ago, and this changed the nature of the trail substantially from one bordered by large trees to a much more open area. The trail goes up a large hill near the Broad Street trailhead, and a couple spots make nice overlooks of the river.
The Bragg trailhead is near the headquarters of Confederate general Braxton Bragg, and there is a monument and a sign dedicated to him. The trail then passes Murfreesboro's well-used Bark Park on its way to the Redoubt Brannan trailhead.
In my opinion, the stretch from Redoubt Brannan to the Stones River/Lytle Creek bridge is the prettiest part of the greenway. The greenway passes under College Street and a railroad trestle before reaching the Manson Pike trailhead. It goes underneath Medical Center Parkway and past a weir on the Stones River before ascending a bridge across the Stones River. At the three-way intersection on the bridge, one part leads to the Old Fort trailhead and the other to the Lytle Creek greenway.
The Lytle Creek greenway is connected to the Overall Street trailhead by a bridge. From there, it becomes increasingly open and urban, passing over Lytle Creek and then under busy Highway 96. It crosses the train tracks (which are moderately active) before going under Broad Street, turning, and crossing under Broad Street again.
The last stretch is a pleasant park leading to historic Cannonsburgh Village, containing buildings representing life in Tennessee from the 1830s through the 1930s.
Murfreesboro's extensive greenway system provides a great getaway in-town for exercise, nature observation, and historical interest. The greenways provide regular trailheads to fit any timeframe, ability, or interest.
The Stones River Greenway begins at the Thompson Lane trailhead, near the Artillery Monument from the Battle of Stones River. The northernmost portion was tornado damaged a few years ago, and this changed the nature of the trail substantially from one bordered by large trees to a much more open area. The trail goes up a large hill near the Broad Street trailhead, and a couple spots make nice overlooks of the river.
The Bragg trailhead is near the headquarters of Confederate general Braxton Bragg, and there is a monument and a sign dedicated to him. The trail then passes Murfreesboro's well-used Bark Park on its way to the Redoubt Brannan trailhead.
In my opinion, the stretch from Redoubt Brannan to the Stones River/Lytle Creek bridge is the prettiest part of the greenway. The greenway passes under College Street and a railroad trestle before reaching the Manson Pike trailhead. It goes underneath Medical Center Parkway and past a weir on the Stones River before ascending a bridge across the Stones River. At the three-way intersection on the bridge, one part leads to the Old Fort trailhead and the other to the Lytle Creek greenway.
The Lytle Creek greenway is connected to the Overall Street trailhead by a bridge. From there, it becomes increasingly open and urban, passing over Lytle Creek and then under busy Highway 96. It crosses the train tracks (which are moderately active) before going under Broad Street, turning, and crossing under Broad Street again.
The last stretch is a pleasant park leading to historic Cannonsburgh Village, containing buildings representing life in Tennessee from the 1830s through the 1930s.
Tips:
Pick and choose trailheads convenient to you. For mapping, I shuttled cars with a friend to hike it one-way but I regularly do there-and-back portions. You will encounter trail users of all abilities and conveyances, from taking a dog for a stroll to bikers to skaters. If you're wearing headphones, stay to one side and keep listening for faster users.
Pick and choose trailheads convenient to you. For mapping, I shuttled cars with a friend to hike it one-way but I regularly do there-and-back portions. You will encounter trail users of all abilities and conveyances, from taking a dog for a stroll to bikers to skaters. If you're wearing headphones, stay to one side and keep listening for faster users.
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tennessee, Murfreesboro Greenway, Stones River, Lytle Creek
tennessee, Murfreesboro Greenway, Stones River, Lytle Creek
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