Synopses & Reviews
Take a Hike!
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike?
Here are thirty-six of the best hikes within an hours drive of metropolitan Nashville that explore a variety of natural areas in Antioch, Burns, Clarksville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hermitage, Murfreesboro, and Lebanon. Whether youre in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day hike, or a longer trek, this guide offers plenty to choose from—including Long Hunter State Park, Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Barfield Crescent Park, and Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park.
Each hike features:
• Full-color photos
• A brief route description
• Thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included)
• A trail map
• At-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and
permits
Inside youll also find Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the areas array of wildlife.
Synopsis
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Austin/San Antonio author Keith Stelter details the best hikes within an hour's drive of Nashville perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Synopsis
Featuring 36 of the best hikes in the Nashville metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of the city.
About the Author
Keith Stelter, formerly executive director of the Texas OutdoorWriters Association, has published articles and photographs on TravelwithaChallenge.com and TripsandJourneys.com, and he covers Texas as an editor for the radio magazine
Great American Outdoor Trails.
Keith Stelter is a columnist for the HCN newspaper group and has been hiking, writing, and taking photographs for forty years. He has hiked national park trails with his father and has hiked extensively in the Nashville area. His twin daughters were born in Nashville. Keith is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Texas Master Naturalists, North American Nature Photographers Association, and American Trails Association. He is the author of several books about Texas, including Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio, Best Hikes Near Houston, and Best Easy Day Hike guides for Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. His avocation as a naturalist allows him to add interesting and educational information to his writing. He lives in Tomball, Texas.