All Open as of 2025-11-13 10:59:20 CST
Light rain doesn't usually close the trail and we only know Barfield is closed if they tell us. If the gate isn't open, try calling the Park Office at 615-890-5333 to verify if the trail is supposed to be closed. On weekends, visit or call the Wilderness Station at 615-217-3017.
Daylight use only; Park closes 1/2 hour before dark.
Trail Directions: CW: M,W,F,Su - CCW: T,Th,Sa
All Open as of 23 hours ago
Thanks to the 11/1 DIRT SHIFT Volunteers, the first loop is well cleared.
Bells Bend trails are Beginner friendly and Nashville Metro Parks have FREE mountain bike rentals. Check them out at the Bells Bend Outdoor Center: Tue-Fri 12-4, Sat 9-4. Or by appointment, call 615-862-4187. NOTE: Some sections are closed due to downed trees. Call the # above to help or email vp@sorbamidtn.org.
All Open as of 1 day ago
So many leaves!
Please report any downed trees across the trail in the Damage Reports section on this website.
Park is open from sunrise to 11pm.
Illegal behavior should be reported to Metro Park Police at 615-862-8600
All Open as of 1 day ago
Parks Dept. rents out the pavilions for gatherings. If you see an event, please park in the parking lot near the entrance where the play ground is or tennis courts. Ride615 Bike Shop also has their back parking lot available as well.
Illegal behavior should be reported to Metro Park Police at 615-862-8600
Directional by days:
Phase 1
MWFSu- CCW
TThSa- CW
Phase 2
MWFSu- CW
TThSa- CCW
Trail Work as of 2 hours ago
Williamson County Parks & Rec is partnering with SORBA to build a beginner focused trail at Grassland Park in Franklin.
PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE!
Volunteer Help Still Needed.
Click the Map icon or go to www.sorbamidtn.org/grassland
All Open as of 2 hours ago
The trails are only open outside of Lawson H.S. hours... after 3pm - dusk. On weekends, there is a gate that opens at 8am.
Use TrailForks to navigate. Laminated maps have been posted at intersections.
Click the Map Icon or go to www.sorbamidtn.org/lawson for more info.
All Closed as of 1 day ago
*X* Montgomery Bell Update 11/13 *X*
A ranger has been out on some of the bike trail the past two days. There are several downed trees, but appears so far to not be as devastating as hiking trail side.
*X* *X* TRAIL IS STILL CLOSED. *X* *X*
Call 615-797-9052 extension 118 if you want to double check.
All Open as of 52 minutes ago
Tread carefully in freeze/thaw conditions, this is the most fragile time of year for soils. Use Stinking Creek bypass during rainy season due to septic runoff concerns.
Email elimia987@gmail.com to post feedback or updates on conditions.
Sign up to help at http://volunteer.sorbamidtn.org