Long Hunter State Park
12 people recommendvia r/nashville13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Long Hunter State Park, and a couple describe it as beautiful. One visitor says most trails have near-total tree cover, and another calls the lake trail a favorite. One visitor suggests the park for people with mobility needs, noting the path circling the lake is paved. One visitor says the loop should be fine for a cruiser, if a bit rough, and another notes that bikes, skates, and skateboards are not allowed.
Address
Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Nature
- Known for
- Day loop trail, Lake trail, Shaded picnic areas
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic-Guitar2410 in r/nashville · May 2025
Likes it for solo visits, finding the lot's cameras reassuring.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Papaya179 in r/nashville · May 2025weather
Says most Long Hunter trails have near-complete tree cover and that shaded picnic spots exist.
- Recommendsu/meandi7 in r/nashville · Oct 2025
Suggests the park's trails, including a day loop and a longer out-and-back, as good options.
- Recommendsu/accushot865 in r/nashville · Mar 2026
Names Long Hunter as the kind of state park wanted instead of a theme park.
- Recommendsu/Thotosaurus in r/nashville · Aug 2025
Calls the park beautiful with many trails, some dog-friendly, and notes it closes at dusk.
- Recommendsu/luvitis in r/nashville · Dec 2024
Calls the lake trail at Long Hunter their favorite; about 2.1 miles without the walk from the car; dogs now allowed, but not bikes or skating.
- Recommendsu/fromthewindyplace in r/nashville · Oct 2025
Strongly endorses Long Hunter State Park as a good hiking spot.
- Recommendsu/VastHockey45 in r/nashville · Aug 2025
Says they were lucky to find this park and enjoy it.
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- Recommendsu/SkirtEnvironmental96 in r/nashville · Sep 2025
Describes this state park as gorgeous.
- Recommendsu/LebanonTNRealtor in r/nashville · Oct 2026
Says Long Hunter is close by and pleasant for a calm walk beside the water at sunset.
- Recommendsu/Either-Artichoke7723 in r/nashville · Aug 2025
Says Long Hunter State Park is great.
- Recommendsu/old_lurker2020 in r/nashville · Oct 2025access
Suggests this park to people with mobility needs; notes the trail around the lake is paved.
- Mixedu/escoot in r/nashville · Dec 2024maintenance
Describes a loop just over two miles at Long Hunter State Park; likely fine on a cruiser, if a bit rough.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.