“The Old Roadway” EDWIN WARNER R ENTRANCE TO PICNIC ......There are three TRAILHEADS in Edwin...
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HR HR There are three TRAILHEADS in Edwin Warner Park. The main trailhead is located on the Nature Center grounds and is the only one that contains maps, trail booklets, Nature Center program schedules and other literature. The Natchez Trace Trailhead, just west of the Nature Center, is a covered shelter with resting benches and a large Park map. The Owl Hollow Trailhead provides access to the trail system across from picnic area #6 by the Little Harpeth River. : a 1/3-mile loop, blazed PURPLE, and rated EASY. The trail passes by a wet weather stream, and goes through woods, field edges, and an open meadow. Special features include a bird blind, an observation platform, a wildlife tracking station, and a well house near a small cemetery marking the site of an old homestead. An activities booklet and backpack are available for this trail. : a 150-yard loop, blazed GREEN, rated EASY, and begins 200 yards from the trailhead. The total distance from the trailhead, around the trail, and back again is just less than 1/3 mile. This trail has a self-guiding booklet with five stops designed especially for children six years and under; although visitors of all ages will find it informative. Of interest is the large triple-trunked red oak tree. : a 200 yards one-way trail, blazed BROWN, and rated EASY. It passes an old homesite and leads to The Nature Theater, a secluded stone amphitheater and stage that visitors may use on a first-come first-served basis. : a 3/4-mile loop, blazed YELLOW, and rated MODERATE. A self-guiding booklet with 20 stops is available to inform visitors about many trail features including a wet weather spring and creek, a variety of trees, and a section of trail that is the historic Natchez Trace. : a 2 1/2 mile loop, blazed BLUE, and rated MODERATE. Hikers may begin this trail at any of the three trailheads to enjoy a rich variety of forest types-especially large beech, oak, and cedar trees. Also cross a rock quarry that was active in the 1930’s through the early 40’s when the Works Progress Administration was doing stonework and building roads in the Parks. Collecting fossils is prohibited! Part of the trail, about 3/4-mile, also follows the historic Natchez Trace. : a 1/3-mile loop, blazed ORANGE, and rated EASY. Closest access is from the Owl Hollow trailhead. This trail was built in 1974 by the Hillwood Environmental Group. It has an informative, interpretive booklet with 15 stops. Enter this tranquil, deep hollow and listen for the barred owls that may be heard or seen here. POLYPHEMUS MOTH E DWIN WARNER P ARK “The Old Roadway” Approximately 6 miles of paved surface closed to motorized vehicles Tree Trail Loop is 2.1 miles Scenic Overlook Loop is .65 miles Detailed mileage maps and grade information available at the Nature Center Trail Use/Rules and Regulations YOU ARE ENTERING A SENSITIVE NATURAL AREA • respect and protect wildlife and all natural features • pets must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet • put litter in its place • motorized vehicles prohibited on all trails • stay on designated trails-- short cuts cause damage • horse riding permitted only on bridle paths and designated equestrian areas • horse riding prohibited in Edwin Warner Park CYCLISTS HAVE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • obey 20 mph speed limit • give audible signal when passing pedestrians • ride on paved surfaces only • yield to pedestrians THE “OLD ROADWAY” AND HARPETH-RIVER GREENWAY IN EDWIN WARNER PARK ARE MULTI-PURPOSE TRAILS • paved surface closed to motorized vehicles • show courtesy and respect for all trail users • stay alert-- always signal your actions • keep to the right-- pass on the left SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY • enjoy the Park with a friend • leave valuables at home • take car keys with you HELP PROTECT THE WARNER PARKS FOLLOW THESE RULES! HIKING TRAILS LEGEND VEHICULAR ACCESS THE “OLD ROADWAY” PICNIC SHELTERS RESTROOMS TRAILHEADS PARKING TREE TRAIL SPECIMEN TREE GATES PARK HOURS: DAWN - 11:00 PM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED HIKING TRAILS HUNGRY HAWK TRAIL 1/3 MILE LOOP EASY LITTLE ACORN TRAIL 150 YARD LOOP EASY AMPHITHEATER 200 YARDS (ONE WAY) EASY NATURE LOOP 3/4 MILE LOOP MODERATE HARPETH WOODS TRAIL 2 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATE OWL HOLLOW TRAIL 1/3 MILE LOOP MODERATE CANE CONNECTOR TRAIL 1 MILE (ONE WAY) EASY (to Percy Warner Park trails) HARPETH RIVER 1 1/2 MILES (ONE WAY) EASY GREENWAY PURPLE GREEN BROWN YELLOW BLUE ORANGE CANDYSTRIPE HR PERCY WARNER PARK 2058.1 ACRES AMERICAN BEECH 0’ N 350’ 700’ 1400’ 1 mile = 5280 feet 0’ 1 / 4 mile SCALE: 1” = 700’ ©2011 Hawkins Partners, Inc. landscape architects www.hawkinspartners.com NATURE CENTER AMPHITHEATER BIRD BLIND LONG HOLLOW ROCK QUARRY ENSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL BLUEBELL BEND OWL HOLLOW BUTLER FIELD THE SADDLE WALNUT GROVE RIDGEFIELD BETTS FIELD PARK HEADQUARTERS & FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS OFFICE VAUGHN ROAD L I TTL E H A R P E T H R I V E R SPORTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FIELDS ENTRANCE TO LITTLE HARPETH RIVER PICNIC AREAS MODEL AIRPLANE FIELD NATCHEZ TRACE BENEFACTOR’S GROVE PRESIDENT’S GROVE MAIN ENTRANCE SHARP VIEW OBSERVATION PLATFORM RIVE RBEND ROAD SCENIC OVERLOOK OLD ROADWAY CONNECTOR TRAIL #2 DOG PARK THE LODGE #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 OLD HICKORY BLVD. HIGHWAY 100 625.62 ACRES METROPOLITAN BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS Karl Dean, Mayor Text, Photos, and Maps by Deb Beazley FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS Warner Park Nature Center 7311 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615/352-6299 Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. [email protected] www.nashville.org/parks/wpnc Warner Park Headquarters & Friends of Warner Parks Office 50 Vaughn Rd. Nashville, TN 37221 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HQ: www.nashville.org/parks/warnerpark 615/370-8051 FOWP: 615/370-8053 HR 1 w do dli e la 50 he b kle dr all l 2 d u e mil oo ur se : : a a n n pe t g . C w 1/3 EASY Cl t i f th d d e 5 h d k d a d l e m o u i i p o w 1 : : a a EAS EASY Y. 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There are three TRAILHEADS in Edwin Warner Park. The main trailhead is located on the Nature Center grounds and is the only one that contains maps, trail booklets, Nature Center program schedules and other literature. The Natchez Trace Trailhead, just west of the Nature Center, is a covered shelter with resting benches and a large Park map. The Owl Hollow Trailhead provides access to the trail system across from picnic area #6 by the Little Harpeth River.
HUNGRY HAWK TRAIL: a 1/3-mile loop, blazed PURPLE, and rated EASY. The trail passes by a wet weather stream, and goes through woods, field edges, and an open meadow. Special features include a bird blind, an observation platform, a wildlife tracking station, and a well house near a small cemetery marking the site of an old homestead. An activities booklet and backpack are available for this trail.
LITTLE ACORN TRAIL: a 150-yard loop, blazed GREEN, rated EASY, and begins 200 yards from the trailhead. The total distance from the trailhead, around the trail, and back again is just less than 1/3 mile. This trail has a self-guiding booklet with five stops designed especially for children six years and under; although visitors of all ages will find it informative. Of interest is the large triple-trunked red oak tree.
AMPHITHEATER TRAIL: a 200 yards one-way trail, blazed BROWN, and rated EASY. It passes an old homesite and leads to The Nature Theater, a secluded stone amphitheater and stage that visitors may use on a first-come first-served basis.
NATURE LOOP: a 3/4-mile loop, blazed YELLOW, and rated MODERATE. A self-guiding booklet with 20 stops is available to inform visitors about many trail features including a wet weather spring and creek, a variety of trees, and a section of trail that is the historic Natchez Trace.
HARPETH WOODS TRAIL : a 2 1/2 mile loop, blazed BLUE, and rated MODERATE. Hikers may begin this trail at any of the three trailheads to enjoy a rich variety of forest types-especially large beech, oak, and cedar trees. Also cross a rock quarry that was active in the 1930’s through the early 40’s when the Works Progress Administration was doing stonework and building roads in the Parks. Collecting fossils is prohibited! Part of the trail, about 3/4-mile, also follows the historic Natchez Trace.
OWL HOLLOW TRAIL: a 1/3-mile loop, blazed ORANGE, and rated EASY. Closest access is from the Owl Hollow trailhead. This trail was built in 1974 by the Hillwood Environmental Group. It has an informative, interpretive booklet with 15 stops. Enter this tranquil, deep hollow and listen for the barred owls that may be heard or seen here.
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EDWIN WARNERPARK
“The Old Roadway” Approximately 6 miles of paved surface closed to motorized vehicles
Tree Trail Loop is 2.1 milesScenic Overlook Loop is .65 miles
Detailed mileage maps and grade informationavailable at the Nature Center
Trail Use/Rules and Regulations
YOU ARE ENTERING A SENSITIVE NATURAL AREA • respect and protect wildlife and all natural features • pets must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet • put litter in its place • motorized vehicles prohibited on all trails • stay on designated trails-- short cuts cause damage • horse riding permitted only on bridle paths
and designated equestrian areas • horse riding prohibited in Edwin Warner Park
CYCLISTS HAVE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • obey 20 mph speed limit • give audible signal when passing pedestrians • ride on paved surfaces only • yield to pedestrians
THE “OLD ROADWAY” AND HARPETH-RIVER GREENWAY IN EDWIN WARNER PARK ARE MULTI-PURPOSE TRAILS • paved surface closed to motorized vehicles • show courtesy and respect for all trail users • stay alert-- always signal your actions • keep to the right-- pass on the left
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY • enjoy the Park with a friend • leave valuables at home • take car keys with you
HELP PROTECT THE WARNER PARKSFOLLOW THESE RULES!
HIKING TRAILS
LEGENDVEHICULAR ACCESS
THE “OLD ROADWAY”
PICNIC SHELTERS
RESTROOMS
TRAILHEADS
PARKING
TREE TRAIL SPECIMEN TREE
GATESPARK HOURS: DAWN - 11:00 PM
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED
HIKING TRAILSHUNGRY HAWK TRAIL 1/3 MILE LOOP EASYLITTLE ACORN TRAIL 150 YARD LOOP EASYAMPHITHEATER 200 YARDS (ONE WAY) EASYNATURE LOOP 3/4 MILE LOOP MODERATEHARPETH WOODS TRAIL 2 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATEOWL HOLLOW TRAIL 1/3 MILE LOOP MODERATECANE CONNECTOR TRAIL 1 MILE (ONE WAY) EASY (to Percy Warner Park trails)
HARPETH RIVER 1 1/2 MILES (ONE WAY) EASYGREENWAY
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FRIENDS OFWARNER PARKS
Karl Dean, Mayor
Text, Photos, and Maps by Deb BeazleyFUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS
Warner Park Nature Center
7311 Hwy 100Nashville, TN 37221
615/352-6299
Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
[email protected]/parks/wpnc
Warner Park Headquarters & Friends of Warner Parks Office
50 Vaughn Rd.Nashville, TN 37221
Hours: Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
HQ: www.nashville.org/parks/warnerpark615/370-8051
FOWP: 615/370-8053
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