Partially Open as of 1 day ago
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 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 5 hours ago
Several low leaning trees on Phase 4 to duck under. Be cautious.
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
All Open as of 1 day ago
Rode Upper Lake Side Sunday afternoon. The rain has missed the trail so the dirt is great. There are face slappers so bring some pocket snips to help cut them back.
Reach out to trails@sorbamidtn.org or 615-BOOMOak if you ride Hammy, have trail status insight or want to help out.
Trail Work as of 1 day ago
TRAIL WORK SATURDAY 7/12. 8 & 9am.
We need you to help cut back overgrowth to get the trail open.
https://www.sorbamidtn.org/lawson
6/19/25 NEWS: After much work, SORBA has reached an agreement with Nashville Public Schools & James Lawson High School to use the Mountain Bike Trails!
All Closed as of 6 hours ago
Trails are still wet in various areas. Open for now, any more rain may close temporarily.
If you notice any new downed trees please fill out a report or list them on the Facebook page.
Please report any trail issues.
Partially Open as of 1 day ago
6/30 Report. Blue & Orange were wet & slippery in spots. All in all it was pretty good!
Last 3 day rain totals:
0.54" Friday, 1.62" Saturday & 0.36" Sunday evening. It may be ok by Monday evening? Rain missed Hammy tho.
Text updates / issues > 615-Boo-mOak, 266-6625 IG @jonesmilltrail.
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All Closed as of 6 hours ago
Major flood damage on the Boulevard trail. Be aware, there is a now a creek crossing you have to pass in order to ride from Percy Warner Golf Course to the Opryland trails or Rocky Top trails.
Metro Parks facilities (i.e. bathrooms, pavilions, etc) are open. Trails remain open when dry.
Illegal behavior should be reported to Metro Park Police at 615-862-8600
All Open as of 3 hours ago
Please avoid with wet soils, mud clumped tires means trail damage. Drainage improvements are being conducted so riders may see new structures or fresh soil disturbance and new installation of some rock grade controls. 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
All Closed as of 1 day ago
2025-06-30 16:20 Damage Report: Tree down on Hardscuffle trail, impassable needs chain saw. Tree also dangerously overhanging the trail.
map at https://trails.sorbamidtn.org/report (Orange Triangle above)
Help Out and Hike In with a trimmer or loppers to cut back a section of trail that needs it. Bring your bug spray as the ticks are out in full force.
Partially Open as of 2 hours ago
Inner and outer loops are rideable. P3 will be muddy as of 6/29.
Contact the Park Office with issues or questions (931) 364-7724.
This is a Multi-Use trail & open 7am until sunset. Click info icon for more.