East Nashville · Running route
Shelby Bottoms Running Route
- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Route
- Paved greenway
- Area
- East Nashville
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Shelby Bottoms is a 960-acre nature park along the Cumberland River in East Nashville. The Park Mile route follows about 5 miles of flat paved greenway through the bottoms and over the river.
The route
- Distance: about 5.0 miles on the paved greenway.
- Terrain: flat paved path; more miles on the natural trails.
- Bonus: the pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland River.
Tips
- Great for steady long runs.
- Low areas can flood after heavy rain.
- Watch for deer and herons.
How to unlock the Shelby Bottoms medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Shelby Bottoms medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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