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<\/p>\nWilliamson County\u2019s rolling hills and scenic vistas make it a favorite destination for cyclists in Tennessee. Whether you\u2019re seeking a challenging 30-mile ride or just want a safe and easy place for your family to bike together, we\u2019ve got some great options for you!<\/p>\n
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The city of Brentwood has one of the most lovely and extensive paved trail systems in Middle Tennessee. Eight trails range in length from one to eight miles round-trip, and most of the trails are connected, allowing you to customize your ride to suit your needs.<\/p>\n
Brentwood\u2019s trail system winds past the Brentwood Library, the Williamson County Recreation Center, the YMCA, and several parks and recreational fields, so there are plenty of parking lots, bathrooms, and drinking fountains along the way. Check out\u00a0the Brentwood trail system map<\/a>\u00a0to plan your route.<\/p>\n Did you know one of the nation\u2019s most popular designated bicycle routes runs right through Williamson County?<\/p>\n Owned and maintained by the National Park Service, this 444-mile scenic road runs from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi, and is free from semi-trucks, stop signs, traffic lights, utility poles, or billboards.<\/p>\n Signs instructing drivers to share the road with cyclists are placed at regular intervals. You\u2019ll find plenty of parking lots along the Trace<\/a> (including several in Williamson County), so it\u2019s easy to plan a short ride or a longer one.<\/p>\n Be aware there are plenty of hills on this route, so it\u2019s probably not the best option for beginning cyclists. NPS employees urge anyone planning to bike the Trace to call them first at 662-680-4027 to order a free biking packet, which includes park rules and a map as well as locations of bicycle outfitters and repair shops, food options, and bike-only campgrounds along the parkway.<\/p>\n More information for cyclists as well as contact information for questions can be found on the National Park Service website.<\/a><\/p>\n Bowie Park and Nature Center<\/a> in Fairview is one of Williamson County\u2019s best-kept secrets.<\/p>\n But while few outside the county have discovered this massive park\u2019s 17 miles of trails, which cross a lovely rock creek and wind around several lakes and ponds, even fewer know that nearly all of these trails are open to mountain bikers.<\/p>\n The parkland is flat and the paths, for the most part, are wide, making Bowie Park a great spot for beginners and families on mountain bikes.<\/p>\n Download a trail map here<\/a>\u00a0or call the park\u2019s visitor center for more information at 615-799-5544. Do note trails are closed to mountain bikers when conditions are wet — If it has rained recently, you\u2019ll definitely want to call before you visit.<\/p>\n If you feel comfortable biking on regular roads, Williamson County has some of the most scenic routes a seasoned cyclist could hope to travel.<\/p>\n Cyclists love Big East Fork Road, Del Rio Pike, and Carter\u2019s Creek Pike in particular, where rustic barns, fabulous homes, and pastoral countryside make for views straight out of a storybook.<\/p>\n Families wanting to stay close to historic Franklin will love the 2-mile paved trail at Eastern Flank Battle Park (1343 Carnton Lane).<\/p>\n This trail follows a former golf cart path and is located on the site of the Battle of Franklin<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want to ride in Williamson County without lugging your own bicycles from home? You\u2019re in luck!\u00a0Pedego<\/a>\u00a0in Franklin rents electric bicycles starting at $14 dollars an hour or $50 per day.<\/p>\n These bikes ride like regular bicycles but offer electric \u2018assistance\u2019 when the going gets rough, allowing you to cover far more ground than you could on an ordinary bike.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Natchez Trace Parkway<\/h2>\n
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Bowie Park & Nature Center<\/h2>\n
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Best Roads for Experienced Cyclists<\/h2>\n
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Eastern Flank Battle Park<\/h2>\n
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Bike Tours and Rentals<\/h2>\n