Radnor Lake

Often called "Nashville's Walden," Radnor Lake was formed when the railroad companies dammed up a small stream to provide a reliable water source for their railroad yards. Although it is in the heart of a residential suburb south of town, hikers on the miles of trails around the pond feel like they are in the heart of the wilderness.

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Address: Otter Creek Rd
Hours: 6AM-sunset. Visitor Center Sun-Thu 9AM-5PM, Fri Sat 8AM-4:30PM
Website: radnorlake.org (opens in a new tab)

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