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Nashville Riverfront – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Riverfront

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Nashville Riverfront – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Riverfront

Moderate

4.7

(4628)

19,319

riders

Nashville Riverfront – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Riverfront

02:18

37.8km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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127 m

Nashville Riverfront

Highlight • River

beautiful view of the skyline

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6.76 km

Shelby Bottoms Observation Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

They have bathrooms/portables around this area in case you need to make a pit stop. ;)

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10.9 km

Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond

Highlight • Lake

Runners can watch birds take flight at the Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat pond within Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Keep your eyes peeled to spot feathered residents or spy turtles sunning on logs.

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11.0 km

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge connects the Shelby Bottoms Greenway with the Stones River Greenway. It also crosses the Cumberland River and gives you some great views especially at the right time of the day.

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14.5 km

View of the Lake at Sweet Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at one of the platforms if you get winded!

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17.4 km

Stones River Bend Regional Park

Highlight • River

Nestled at the confluence of the Cumberland and Stones rivers, east of Nashville. It encompasses acres of rolling hills, high bluffs, limestone shelves, and vast floodplains.

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25.6 km

Shelby Bottoms

Nature Reserve

30.1 km

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a wonderful paved trail that lets you explore Shelby Bottoms and walk or ride along the side of the Cumberland River. You can follow it to make a nice long loop cutting through Fox Trail or others. You can also take it to the Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond to see birds and wildlife. If you are in the Nashville area and want some nature don't miss it!

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37.2 km

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Music City Bikeway is a 26-mile paved bike path that travels through Nashville and offers scenic city views.

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

2.51 km

2.25 km

1.48 km

174 m

123 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

17.9 km

572 m

123 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

28°C

19°C

87 %

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Nashville Riverfront – Shelby Bottoms Greenway loop from Riverfront

Nashville Riverfront

Shelby Bottoms Observation Deck

Shorebird & Wildlife Habitat Pond

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

View of the Lake at Sweet Hill

Stones River Bend Regional Park

Shelby Bottoms Greenway

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