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P ERCY WARNER P ARK M AIN E NTRANCE C HEEKWOOD E NTRANCE CLUB HOUSE W ILLOW POND H IGH P ASTURE P ERCY W ARNER GOLF C OURSE B UGGY BOTTOMS T HE A LLEE H AIRPIN C URVE T E RR A C E V I E W D R I V E T T DEEP WELL E NTRANCE VAUGHN’S GAP ROAD BIKEWAY CONNECTION B EAR C AVE BETSY ROSS CABIN LARKSPUR HILL FARRELL ROAD L UKE L EA H EIGHTS D RIPPING SPRINGS H OLLOW BASSWOOD HOLLOW DEEP WELL P ICNIC A REA Q UIET P OINT SHOTGUN CURVE S U M A C U RV E HIG H W A Y 100 LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD RATTLESNAKE CIRCLE RAMP HOLLOW PHLOX HOLLOW BEECH WOODS PICNIC A REA TRILLIUM C URVE G U M R I D G E C EDAR G LEN S PRING H OUSE C H IC K E R I N G R O A D C HICKERING R OAD E NTRANCE E QUESTRIAN CENTER & B RIDLE P ATH T RAILHEAD B UMBLEBEE H OLLOW INDIAN S PRINGS P ICNIC A REA FUTURE MOUNTAIN B IKE T RAILHEAD C LUB H OUSE R T S TEEPLECHASE AND C ROSS C OUNTRY C OURSE FLAG POLE H ILL T HREE K NOBS R EAMS H OLLOW S YCAMORE G ROVE TALLEY BLUFF SCOTT HOLLOW M AINTENANCE C OMPLEX GAU C HO R OAD VAUGHN GRAVEL ROAD SERVICE ROAD ONLY SISTER HOLLOW T HE B READ T RAY V AUGHN'S G AP F IELD STATION TRAIL CONTINUES TO EDWIN WARNER PARK OLD HICKORY BLVD. 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EDWIN WARNER PARK 625.62 acres G INGER H OLLOW B ONE H OLLOW P AGE R O A D H ARPETH H ILLS G OLF C OURSE SERV I C E D R I V E O N L Y HODGE HOUSE TO R N A D O R O A D VAUGHN CREEK CROSS COUNTRY COURSE V A U G H N ’S G A P R O A D P ERCY WARNER P ARK 2058.1 ACRES METROPOLITAN BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS LEGEND T TWO WAY VEHICULAR ACCESS ONE WAY VEHICULAR ACCESS arrow indicates direction of travel TRAILHEADS PICNIC SHELTERS PARKING HIKING TRAILS BRIDLE PATHS R TREE TRAIL SPECIMEN TREE SCENIC OVERLOOKS GATES RESTROOMS OLD BEECH TRAIL 8.0 MILE LOOP DEEP WELL CUT OFF 6.9 MILE LOOP INDIAN SPRINGS CUT OFF 3.2 MILE LOOP YELLOW PINK BLUE WARNER WOODS TRAIL 2 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATE MOSSY RIDGE TRAIL 4 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATE CANE CONNECTOR TRAIL I MILE (ONE WAY) EASY (to Edwin Warner Park trails) WHITE RED CANDYSTRIPE RED OAK orange mock oyster mushrooms mossy ridge trail through spring beauties Three prominent Nashvillians shared in the vision that produced the Warner Parks. The first of these, Colonel Luke Lea, was encouraged in this far-sighted plan by his father-in-law, Percy Warner. Warner, a life-long outdoorsman and nature lover, was a prominent Nashville businessman and served as chairman of the Park Board. In January of 1927, Colonel and Mrs. Lea generously deeded the initial 868 acres of land to the city. Following Percy Warner’s unexpected death later that same year, Lea successfully petitioned the Board to name the new Park after his father-in-law. The Park commissioners then recognized Lea’s contributions by naming one of the highest points in the Park Luke Lea Heights (now popularly known as Lea’s Summit). Following his brother Percy’s death, Edwin Warner was named to the Park Board, and eventually he too became chairman. Edwin Warner was a driving force behind the acquisition and development of the Parks. In 1937, the Park Board commemorated his valuable contributions by designating all the acquired property west and south of Old Hickory Boulevard as Edwin Warner Park. Geologically, the Parks are located in the Nashville Basin. The hills and ridges that rise about 300 feet above the valleys are remnants of the surrounding Highland Rim. The underlying rock is limestone and many moss covered outcroppings expose rocks notably rich in fossils from life-forms that lived in a shallow sea 450 million years ago. Most of the Parks consist of woods which lie within the Western Mesophytic Region of an Eastern Deciduous Forest. Diverse habitats are preserved and wildlife abounds here. The two dominant forest communities are oak/hickory and beech/maple. Approximately 110 species of trees, over 400 species of wildflowers and roughly 200 fungi have been identified. Some common trees include tulip poplar, walnut, persimmon, dogwood, black cherry, sassafras and pawpaw. Spring brings trilliums, trout lilies, dutchman’s breeches and larkspur to the forest floor. Meadows bloom each fall with ironweed, goldenrod, daisies and butterfly weed. Visitors can enjoy looking and listening for close to 200 species of birds and at least 30 different mammals, large and small. The Park is also home to over 40 species of reptiles and amphibians. This urban forest is a unique treasure in Nashville because it grants relief from the pressures of urban living by providing a peaceful place for relaxation, reflection, wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, horseback riding, strolling, biking and many other responsible recreational pursuits. It also offers a place to encourage appreciation and respect for our natural world and our fellow human beings who share it. Karl Dean, Mayor Text, Photos, and Maps by Deb Beazley FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS WELCOME TO THE WARNER PARKS CANE CONNECTOR TRAIL THE CONNECTOR TRAIL CANE CONNECTOR TRAIL: a 1-mile, one-way, with a CANDYSTRIPE blaze and rated EASY. Opened in 1997, the trail runs between the Mossy Ridge and Hungry Hawk trails thus connecting the entire Warner Parks trail system. Following the old Natchez Trace hikers should exercise CAUTION when crossing Old Hickory Boulevard. WARNER WOODS TRAIL The TRAILHEAD and parking for both trails is located at the Deep Well picnic area off Highway 100. Follow the lead trail and the Warner Woods Trail begins 200 yards from the trailhead and The Mossy Ridge Trail begins 300 yards from the trailhead. : a 2-1/2-mile loop, blazed WHITE, and rated MODERATE. The entire trail is in the heavily wooded interior of the Park, and about a third of the trail is in one of the Park’s most secluded regions. Also, hikers can experience a breathtaking view from the cleared knob of Luke Lea Heights at an elevation of 922 feet by walking down a paved road that the trail crosses (see map). MOSSY RIDGE TRAIL: a 4-1/2-mile loop, blazed RED, and rated MODERATE. The trail winds up and down wooded hills and hollows, crosses several springs and open meadows and offers users a unique opportunity to see the wide variety of plants and animals that may be found in the Park. Two especially nice features are a short spur trail that leads to a “quiet point” (see map) and a steep, rocky ridge near Scott Hollow (also on map) with trailsides carpeted in moss; both sections have resting benches. PRAYING MANTIS HIKING TRAILS 0’ N 600’ 1200’ 2400’ 1 mile = 5280 feet 0’ 1 / 4 mile SCALE: 1” = 1200’ ©2011 Hawkins Partners, Inc. landscape architects www.hawkinspartners.com 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
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OLD BEECH TRAIL 8.0 MILE LOOP
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INDIAN SPRINGS CUT OFF 3.2 MILE LOOP
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WARNER WOODS TRAIL 2 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATE
MOSSY RIDGE TRAIL 4 1/2 MILE LOOP MODERATE
CANE CONNECTOR TRAIL I MILE (ONE WAY) EASY (to Edwin Warner Park trails)
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orange mock oyster mushroomsmossy ridge trail through spring beauties
Three prominent Nashvillians shared in the vision that produced the Warner Parks. The first of these, Colonel Luke Lea, was encouraged in this far-sighted plan by his father-in-law, Percy Warner. Warner, a life-long outdoorsman and nature lover, was a prominent Nashville businessman and served as chairman of the Park Board. In January of 1927, Colonel and Mrs. Lea generously deeded the initial 868 acres of land to the city. Following Percy Warner’s unexpected death later that same year, Lea successfully petitioned the Board to name the new Park after his father-in-law. The Park commissioners then recognized Lea’s contributions by naming one of the highest points in the Park Luke Lea Heights (now popularly known as Lea’s Summit).
Following his brother Percy’s death, Edwin Warner was named to the Park Board, and eventually he too became chairman. Edwin Warner was a driving force behind the acquisition and development of the Parks. In 1937, the Park Board commemorated his valuable contributions by designating all the acquired property west and south of Old Hickory Boulevard as Edwin Warner Park.
Geologically, the Parks are located in the Nashville Basin. The hills and ridges that rise about 300 feet above the valleys are remnants of the surrounding Highland Rim. The underlying rock is limestone and many moss covered outcroppings expose rocks notably rich in fossils from life-forms that lived in a shallow sea 450 million years ago.
Most of the Parks consist of woods which lie within the Western Mesophytic Region of an Eastern Deciduous Forest. Diverse habitats are preserved and wildlife abounds here. The two dominant forest communities are oak/hickory and beech/maple. Approximately 110 species of trees, over 400 species of wildflowers and roughly 200 fungi have been identified. Some common trees include tulip poplar, walnut, persimmon, dogwood, black cherry, sassafras and pawpaw. Spring brings trilliums, trout lilies, dutchman’s breeches and larkspur to the forest floor. Meadows bloom each fall with ironweed, goldenrod, daisies and butterfly weed. Visitors can enjoy looking and listening for close to 200 species of birds and at least 30 different mammals, large and small. The Park is also home to over 40 species of reptiles and amphibians.
This urban forest is a unique treasure in Nashville because it grants relief from the pressures of urban living by providing a peaceful place for relaxation, reflection, wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, horseback riding, strolling, biking and many other responsible recreational pursuits. It also offers a place to encourage appreciation and respect for our natural world and our fellow human beings who share it.
Karl Dean, Mayor
Text, Photos, and Maps by Deb BeazleyFUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS
WELCOME TO THE WARNER PARKS
CANE CONNECTOR TRAILTHE CONNECTOR TRAILCANE CONNECTOR TRAIL: a 1-mile, one-way, with a CANDYSTRIPE blaze and rated EASY. Opened in 1997, the trail runs between the Mossy Ridge and Hungry Hawk trails thus connecting the entire Warner Parks trail system. Following the old Natchez Trace hikers should exercise CAUTION when crossing Old Hickory Boulevard.
WARNER WOODS TRAIL
The TRAILHEAD and parking for both trails is located at the Deep Well picnic area off Highway 100. Follow the lead trail and the Warner Woods Trail begins 200 yards from the trailhead and The Mossy Ridge Trail begins 300 yards from the trailhead.
: a 2-1/2-mile loop, blazed WHITE, and rated MODERATE. The entire trail is in the heavily wooded interior of the Park, and about a third of the trail is in one of the Park’s most secluded regions. Also, hikers can experience a breathtaking view from the cleared knob ofLuke Lea Heights at an elevation of 922 feet by walking down a paved road that the trail crosses (see map).
MOSSY RIDGE TRAIL: a 4-1/2-mile loop, blazed RED, and rated MODERATE. The trail winds up and down wooded hills and hollows, crosses several springs and open meadows and offers users a unique opportunity to see the wide variety of plants and animals that may be found in the Park. Two especially nice features are a short spur trail that leads to a “quiet point” (see map) and a steep, rocky ridge near Scott Hollow (also on map) with trailsides carpeted in moss; both sections have resting benches.
PRAYING MANTIS
HIKING TRAILS
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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
