Trail Information | Bowie Nature Park

Before you ride

At any time, trails may be closed to bikers and horseback riders due to wet conditions. Please call before riding: (615) 799-5544, extension 1.

Bowie Nature Park has 17 miles of winding trail. Most of the system is shared by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, and some sections are designated foot traffic only. All trails are open to day hikers.

Trail use fee

$2.00 per day for each bicycle and each horse.

All Fairview residents and residents of postal zip 37062 are exempt from this fee.
If you are unfamiliar with the trail system, please read all trail signs and consult the official Bowie Nature Park trail map, located at the kiosk in front of the restrooms, before riding.
Only trails on the official trail map are sanctioned for equestrians and mountain bikers.
All trails are open to day hikers.

Foot traffic only trails

Foot traffic trails are at Lake Van, Upper Lake, along the Little Turnbull River, and around the Treehouse Playground.
All trails are open to foot traffic.