Nashville Hiking – Montgomery Bell State Park | Creech Hollow Trail

📍 Location: 1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029 🚗 About 40 mins west of Nashville 🅿️ Ample parking – multiple lots inside | 🎫 No entry fee ⛺ Camping sites available (reservation recommended) ⭐ Rating: Highly Recommended 💪 Activity Level: Perfect for hiking 👣, cycling 🚴, running 🏃, fishing 🎣, swimming 🏊, and boating 🚣. Also features: Mountain biking trails Three beautiful lakes (Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven, Creech Hollow Lake) Picnic & BBQ areas 🍖 (permit required) 🥾 Trail Difficulty: Moderate length and intensity. Mostly unpaved paths with mild elevation changes. ⚠️ Some sections have confusing junctions – easy to get lost. Bring a map or use GPS! 🌲 Scenery: Three serene lakes 💙—Creech Hollow Lake has turquoise-blue water with aquatic plants. Especially gorgeous in fall with colorful foliage 🍂 Great for kayaking, fishing, and swimming ⚒️ Historical Background: Once an industrial site of ironmaster Montgomery Bell 🔥 You can still see remnants of the Laurel Furnace and old mining pits Developed in the 1930s by the CCC & WPA as a Recreational Demonstration Area during the Great Depression Became an official Tennessee State Park in 1943 🏞️ 📸 Perfect for: nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, and weekend adventurers! #Nashville #NashvilleLife #Tennessee #HikingUSA #StateParks #OutdoorAdventure