Hiking and Walking Trails in Murfreesboro

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1. 1

   Barfield Crescent Park trails

   697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

   Barfield Crescent Park is a 430-acre city park with more than seven miles of paved and unpaved trails. Its backcountry paths pass through wooded, grassland, and riverside areas, and the park also has mountain-bike trails.

   Best for: hiking and mountain biking

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   Murfree Spring Wetlands

   460 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

   Murfree Spring Wetlands is a 25-acre city park with paved walking trails and raised boardwalks through wetlands. The city describes it as a place for birdwatching and nature photography.

   Best for: wetlands walks and birdwatching

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3. 3

   Gateway Island Trail

   1875 West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

   Gateway Island Trail is a greenway route described by the city as well-lit and used for walking and running. The city lists daylight to dusk access and identifies the site at 1875 West College Street.

   Best for: walking and running

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   West College Street Trailhead

   1901 W. College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

   West College Street Trailhead is a city greenway access point with parking. It connects to greenway spurs leading to General Bragg Trailhead and Park, Gateway Trail and Island, and Stones River National Battlefield.

   Best for: greenway access

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5. 5

   Old Fort Park and Trailhead

   1025 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

   Old Fort Park is a 50-acre city park with greenway access and open play space. The greenway from its trailhead follows Spring Branch north and connects south to the West Fork Stones River.

   Best for: walking and greenway access

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   Thompson Lane Trailhead

   Thompson Lane, northeast of Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

   Thompson Lane Trailhead provides access to the Murfreesboro Greenway and the Stones River. The city lists parking for 60 cars, trailer parking, and a day-use area with picnic tables.

   Best for: walking, cycling, and river access

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   North Murfreesboro Greenway

   Central Valley Road, between 1161 and 1171 Central Valley Road, Murfreesboro, TN

   Central Valley Trailhead connects to the 1.34-mile North Murfreesboro Greenway, which runs to Walter Hill Trailhead. The city says the route is shaded and has views of the East Fork Stones River from the bluffs.

   Best for: walking and river views

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   Murfreesboro Greenway System

   Murfreesboro, TN 37130

   The Murfreesboro Greenway is a citywide paved trail system extending along the Stones River and Lytle Creek. The city describes it as a route for walking, bicycling, nature hikes, and access to river launch points at some trailheads.

   Best for: walking and bicycling

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   Siegel Natural Area

   Murfreesboro, TN 37130

   Siegel Natural Area is a 20-acre natural area behind the Siegel Park soccer fields, with a creek, cedar glade, prairie, thickets, and woods. An unpaved walking and running trail winds through the area.

   Best for: nature walks

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