The 5 Best Nashville Hiking & Waterfall Tours

1.Fontanel Zipline Forest Adventure at Nashville North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet at Adventureworks Zipline Forest at The Fontanel, a short drive from downtown Nashville. Guides such as Joe, Cap, Casey, and Cooper may lead your small group through roughly 1.5 miles of forest on eight or nine ziplines, with safety instruction, nature notes, and uphill walks between lines.

“So much fun, Joe and Cooper were excellent guides and made the experience even better with their wittiness and fun energy. We had a small group of 6 so everything went smoothly and everyone in our group was so fun. Highly recommend.”

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2.Nashville to Fall Creek Falls All-Inclusive Full Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $159

Join Norm and Isabel for a full-day trip from Nashville to Fall Creek Falls State Park. Expect five waterfalls, suspension bridges, gorge trails, a picnic lunch, and about 4 to 5 miles of steep, rocky hiking in a small group of up to 12.

“I was the only one signed up for the trip on September 3rd. Labor Day weekend. Norm and Izzy didn't cancel the trip and I got my own personalized adventure. The hike was amazing, about medium strength. Both very knowledgeable and personable. They take pride in what they do. I am grateful for all the pictures Norm took of me. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

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3.Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour with Brewery Stop from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave downtown Nashville for Old Stone Fort and Rutledge Falls on a 5 to 6 hour small-group outing. Expect 3 to 4 miles of hiking, local history, four waterfalls, optional swimming, snacks, transport, and a drink at Common John Brewing. Guides may include Jacob, Jordan, Dylan, or Chayton.

“This tour was a perfect escape from the touristy things to do in Nashville. The waterfalls were beautiful to look at and peaceful to listen to. Lunch was very basic but good and the restaurant was clean. Jordan was very informative, helpful (had bug spray, towels, etc) and was an all-around nice guy.”

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4.Adventureworks Ziplines at Nashville West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll zip between ridge tops in an old-growth forest beside the Harpeth River, using eight or nine lines up to 1,000 feet long and 85 feet high. Guides such as Rachel, Phoenix, Hannah, and Cooper handle safety and encouragement. Expect stairs, forest paths, and a moderately active outing.

“Very fun! The guides were excellent and explained the rules and safety well. would recommend for an affordable activity.”

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5.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Drive the Tennessee and Alabama sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway with GuideAlong’s GPS-triggered audio tour. The $16.99 purchase covers up to eight people in one vehicle and includes 255-plus stories, directions, trip plans, offline access, and flexible start times.

“The app was unable to be connected and help was not available. We requested and were granted a refund”

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