Avoid as of 19 hours ago
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 1 day ago
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 Closed as of 18 hours ago
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 Closed as of 1 day ago
Parks Dept. rents out the pavilions for gatherings. If you see an event, please park at the 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
Partially Open as of 16 hours ago
Just under 1" of Sunday night. Trail will likely still be wet but likely ok to ride.
Reach out to trails@sorbamidtn.org if you ride Hammy, have trail status insight or want to help out.
Trail Work as of 1 day ago
2/12/25: SORBA co-hosted a couple of work days to help clear & restore the old "Hope Park" trail. We are working with Metro Nashville Public Schools on administrative / legal stuff to allow public access.
Last work day post: www.sorbamidtn.org/calendar/20241109/hope2
All Closed as of 4 hours ago
Trail conditions have deteriorated over the morning with sporadic rain storms. Standing water on numerous portions of the trail.
If you notice any new downed trees please fill out a report or list them on the Facebook page.
Please report any trail issues.
All Open as of 1 day ago
2025 Montgomery Bell Winter MTB Time Trial Series Last Race: April 6.
More info at: https://www.bikereg.com/68996
Please follow TN State Parks guidelines when trails are dry enough to ride:
https://tnstateparks.com/about/keeping-visitors-healthy
Check Bike trail phone number: 615-797-9052 extension 118 to check for trail closures.
Partially Open as of 1 day ago
3/21: Some spots are muddy & may require a walk thru. Sign up to help at http://volunteer.sorbamidtn.org
Shutes handles rain pretty well, but can be slippery for a couple days after rain or freeze/thaw.
All Open as of 1 day ago
PHASE 3 TRAIL WORK: 9am Every Wednesday & Friday in March.
It will be 3-4 miles of 'more technical' trail located in the middle of the Inner loop.
More info at > www.sorbamidtn.org/south-horton
This is a Multi-Use trail and open 7am until sunset. Click info icon for more.
Trail is Directional By Day
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun: CCW
Tue, Thur, Sat: CW
(CCW = go in to the right. CW = go in to the left)