Take in Nashville’s fall foliage on these guided hikes and tours

Join other Nashvillians for fall leaf peeping or explore local parks on your own with our guide.

A park area featuring a large tree with yellow and orange leaves and a few more tree off to the right side with hues of yellow and green.

Nashville’s fall foliage is finally showing off. | Photo by NASHtoday

Fall foliage is expected to peak this week in the Nashville area, but hues of yellow, orange, and red will linger for a while longer. To help you enjoy the season, we’ve rounded up a few guided hikes and tours.

  • Percy Warner Park | Reserve a golf cart tour this month on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free, all-ages ride includes a stop at the Allée steps and other spots to view fall foliage.
  • Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | Register for the final two Fall Color Hikes, a “moderately strenuous” journey open to ages 14 and older, offered on Saturday, Nov. 9 + Saturday, Nov. 16. The guided hike is $15 per person.
  • Long Hunter State Park | Pencil in these two fall colors tours: Saturday, Nov. 9 at Couchville Lake and Sunday, Nov. 10 along the Bryant Grove trail.

Prefer to explore on your own? Check out our guide to 30 Nashville parks and enjoy the beauty of fall at your own pace.

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