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Hiker at a waterfall in Tennessee on a guided day trip from Nashville

Private Hiking & Waterfall Tours from Nashville

BESPOKE GUIDED TENNESSEE DAY TRIPS

Your Tennessee Adventure, Built Around You

Some of Tennessee’s best hiking trails, waterfalls and state parks are within day-trip distance of Nashville, but exploring them on your own means renting a car, planning routes and figuring out the logistics.

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Our private guided hiking tours make it easy. Choose your destination, combine multiple stops, or tell us what kind of adventure you’re looking for and we’ll build the day around you. From pickup and transportation to planning your itinerary and guiding you along the way, we take care of the details so you can spend the day experiencing the best of Tennessee outdoors.

Choose Your Adventure

WATERFALLS, TRAILS & TENNESSEE SCENERY

There’s no standard route to follow. Choose one destination, combine several stops where time allows, or let us recommend an itinerary based on the kind of day you want.

Tennessee Waterfalls

Fall Creek Falls in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee

Fall Creek Falls

Discover one of Tennessee’s most spectacular state parks, with dramatic waterfalls, forest trails and scenic overlooks that make it ideal for a full-day adventure from Nashville.

Burgess Falls waterfall in Tennessee

Burgess Falls

Follow trails alongside the Falling Water River as a series of cascades leads toward the impressive Burgess Falls.

Cummins Falls surrounded by forest in Tennessee

Cummins Falls

For something more adventurous, Cummins Falls combines rugged Tennessee scenery with hiking and one of the state’s most distinctive waterfalls.

Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park in Tennessee

Twin Falls

Explore Rock Island State Park and see the spectacular Twin Falls surrounded by the natural scenery of Middle Tennessee.

Ozone Falls plunging into a forested gorge in Tennessee

Ozone Falls

Discover a dramatic waterfall plunging into a natural rock amphitheater surrounded by rugged Tennessee woodland.

Hiking & Nature

Radnor Lake surrounded by woodland in Nashville, Tennessee

Radnor Lake

Explore peaceful woodland trails and protected natural scenery just outside Nashville, ideal for guests looking for a closer-to-the-city hiking experience.

Woodland scenery in Warner Parks, Nashville, Tennessee

Warner Parks

Discover wooded trails, rolling hills and scenic hiking routes through one of Nashville’s largest and best-loved park systems.

Harpeth River surrounded by woodland in Tennessee

Harpeth River

Explore trails alongside the Harpeth River, combining woodland, river scenery and historic landscapes west of Nashville.

Percy Priest Lake at Long Hunter State Park in Tennessee

Long Hunter State Park

Hike through forests and along the shores of Percy Priest Lake with a variety of routes that can be tailored to your group.

Natural scenery at South Cumberland State Park in Tennessee

South Cumberland State Park

Head deeper into Tennessee for rugged hiking, forest trails, dramatic overlooks and some of the region’s most impressive natural scenery.

Why Choose Just One?

Want to hike and see a waterfall? Visit two different parks? Start with a longer trail and finish somewhere more relaxed?

Depending on travel times, hiking distances and conditions, we can combine destinations to create a completely bespoke day trip from Nashville.

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You don’t need to know exactly where you want to go, either. Tell us what you enjoy, how challenging you want the hiking to be and what you’d most like to see. We’ll help build an itinerary that makes the most of your day.

We Handle the Details. You Enjoy the Adventure.

Private & Bespoke

Guided Throughout

Transportation Included

Custom Itinerary

Back the Same Day

What Could Your Day Look Like?

YOUR TOUR WILL BE UNIQUE. HERE’S ONE EXAMPLE.

  • 8:00 AM — Pickup in Nashville

Meet your private guide and leave the city behind for a day exploring Tennessee.

  • 9:30 AM — Hit the Trail

Arrive at your first chosen destination and begin your guided hike.

  • 12:30 PM — Lunch

Take a break, recharge and enjoy lunch before continuing your adventure.

  • 1:30 PM — Second Hike or Waterfall

Continue to another trail, waterfall or scenic stop included in your itinerary.

  • 4:00 PM — Head Back to Nashville

Finish your adventure and relax while we handle the drive back.

  • 6:00 PM — Nashville Drop-Off

Arrive back in the city after a full day exploring Tennessee.

This is an example itinerary. Pickup times, destinations, hiking distances and schedules will vary depending on the experience we build for you.

Rocky hiking trail through a Tennessee forest

Warner Park Nature Center

Your Trail. Your Pace. Your Tennessee.

Whether you want to tackle the trails, chase waterfalls or take things slower and enjoy the scenery, we’ll build the day around you. Tell us when you’re visiting, who’s coming and what you’d love to experience, and we’ll create a private guided Tennessee adventure to match.

FAQS

How do your private hiking tours from Nashville work?

Every tour is built around your group. Tell us what you’d like to see, your preferred hiking difficulty and how you want to spend the day. We’ll create a custom itinerary and handle the transportation, planning and guiding from Nashville and back.

Can we choose which waterfalls or hiking trails we visit?

Yes. Choose from our suggested destinations or tell us somewhere you already have in mind. We can also recommend trails and waterfalls based on your interests, experience and the time available.

Can we visit more than one destination in a day?

Absolutely. Many destinations can be combined to include multiple hikes, waterfalls or scenic stops. What’s possible will depend on travel times, hiking distances and conditions on the day.

How difficult are the hikes?

That’s up to you. Because these are bespoke hiking tours, we can plan anything from a relaxed nature walk to a more challenging day on the trails. Let us know your experience and preferred difficulty when you enquire.

What happens if the weather or trail conditions are bad?

Safety comes first. If weather, trail conditions, closures or other circumstances affect your planned route, we’ll work with you to adjust the itinerary or recommend a suitable alternative.

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