Shelby Bottoms Natural Area is located in East Nashville, Tennessee, and is a popular urban park offering over 960 acres of green space along the Cumberland River. Known for its paved and unpaved trails, it’s a popular spot for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The Shelby Bottoms Greenway connects to other parks and trails, creating a network that is part of Nashville’s larger greenway system. Shelby Bottoms features diverse habitats, including wetlands, forests, and meadows. There is also a the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, which provides educational exhibits for people of all ages and hosts environmental programs.

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#1.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Opry Mills

13.1km

01:28

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Cumberland Park loop from Opry Mills

22.7km

02:30

80m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Airpark loop from Shelby Park

11.1km

01:14

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Nashville-Davidson, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

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Shelby Bottoms

#1.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Opry Mills

#2.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Cumberland Park loop from Opry Mills

#3.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway – Airpark loop from Shelby Park

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