Flat Water Paddling in Nashville, TN

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  1. Cumberland River

    Paddling access from the heart of Music City

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
    2 hours - 3 hours
  2. Stones River Greenway

    Excellent flatwater paddle launch spot along side a popular biking and running trail

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.5 miles
    Duration
    Depends on current
  3. The railroad bridge at Shelby Bottoms marks a good turn around point for the paddle
    Cumberland River, Downtown - Paddling

    The often overlooked Cumberland River makes for a great scenic paddle of any length, right in the heart of Nashville; live music on the water may vary.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
    A steady pace against the current, combined with a gentle return down stream make this easy to finish in a few hours.
  4. Radnor Lake State Park.
    Radnor Lake State Park - Paddling

    Every summer, the rangers at Radnor Lake State Park take to the water several times a week for free, two-hour canoe tours, lending their knowledge to park visitors via an educational nature float.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    7.5 miles
    Duration
  5. Sunrises like this are in store for you along the Buffalo River.
    Buffalo River - Flat Water Paddling

    The Buffalo River stretches on for 125 miles through western Tennessee, landing it the title of the longest unimpeded river in the United States.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    61.7 miles
    Duration
  6. Paddling the Cumberland River next to the General Jackson showboat
    Flat Water Paddling the Cumberland River

    Flat water paddling along the Cumberland River with River Queen Voyages, the first and only kayak rental and tour company on the Cumberland River in Nashville, TN.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
  7. Lock Two Park

    A small park with a small playground (and a fake palm tree) provides a boat ramp to the Cumberland

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    6.9 miles
    Duration
  8. Piney River

    The Piney is a 24-mile long river that flows through Middle Tennessee and provides great paddling and fishing opportunities on certain sections near Nashville.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    41.4 miles
    Duration
    1/2 day
  9. Harpeth River State Park

    Paddling in Harpeth River State Park is one of the best activities you can do near Nashville from the Spring until the Fall.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    18.6 miles
    Duration
    2-6 hours
  10. Elm Hill Marina

    Home of the Nashville Boat Club, and lots of water-based activities

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    9.0 miles
    Duration
    As short or as long as you want
  11. J. Percy Priest Lake Hamilton Creek Marina

    Easy access to one of the area's most popular lakes

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    9.7 miles
    Duration
    1 – 4 hours
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