Partially Open as of 5 hours ago
3/16 Large tree partially blocking Drago on clockwise downhill. Use caution. Some sections are still soft and may require until Wed/Thu to dry out.
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
Avoid as of 9 hours 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 1 day ago
Trails will need a few days to dry out.
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 2 days 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
Avoid as of 9 hours ago
Severe Weather 3/15 with strong winds & ~3" of rain. Help needed to hike the trail and remove any fallen trees or branches.
Reach out to trails@sorbamidtn.org if you ride Hammy, have trail status insight or want to help out.
Trail Work as of 21 hours 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
Avoid as of 9 hours ago
Severe Weather 3/15 with strong winds & ~3" of rain. Help needed to hike the trail and remove any fallen trees or branches.
Text updates / issues > 615-Boo-mOak, TrailForks, IG @jonesmilltrail.
Winter Hours: 7am - 5pm.
All Open as of 3 hours ago
2025 Montgomery Bell Winter MTB Time Trial Series Race Dates: March 2 & 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 20 hours ago
We need eyes on the trail - especially after the 3/15 storms. Reach out to trails@sorbamidtn.org, our IG, FB or text 615-BOOM-OAK.
Shutes handles rain pretty well, but can be slippery for a couple days after rain or freeze/thaw.
All Closed as of 19 hours ago
PHASE 3 TRAIL WORK: Every Wednesday & Friday in January (starting 1/3/25).
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: Riders - CW
(CCW = go in to the right. CW = go in to the left)