Above, you’ll see the view from the high bluff. This thread is archived. Harpeth River, Bell's Bend - Kingston Springs, US, The Narrows of the Harpeth River State Park. Can be finished in 4 or 5 hours, depending on how fast you paddle and water conditions. - See 44 traveller reviews, 27 candid photos, and great deals for Kingston Springs, TN, at Tripadvisor. The Harpeth River State Park has a handful of good trails to hike at the park. Other attractions include fishing, canoeing and breathtaking views along the Bluff Trail overlooking the Harpeth River. As you step off the property, you can walk to the State Park area and enjoy the beauty of the Narrows. Canoe access areas are located at all sites (excluding archeological areas). Other people may fish or kayak. Canoe rental is available from local outfitters to view this scenic river. Narrows of the Harpeth. If you are visiting the city of Franklin, you might consider Paddle Dog Adventures. This trip starts at the Hwy. Saved by Carolyn Patenaude. The Narrows is a part of the Harpeth River that consists of a high bluff with two different parts of the river on both sides, forming a very narrow bluff in between the two sections. Hiking to the top of the Harpeth River Narrows reveals miles of farm land as far as the eye can see. This property is the perfect space to get outside and connect with nature. Foggy Bottom Rocks Come with us and canoe Nashville on the scenic Harpeth River. In 1818, he blasted a tunnel using slave labor and explosives. Go early for wildlife, lots of turtles The Harpeth River is a Class I river. The Narrows of the Harpeth River State Park - Harpeth River, Bell's Bend - Find info about paddling launch sites including directions, ammenities, & fees to plan your next paddling trip! The Narrows of the Harpeth State Park rests between Dickson and Ashland City, Tennessee. The canoe and kayak not only led to discoveries, but in connecting people as well with each other and with nature. The Narrows of the Harpeth is the site of one of the oldest man made tunnels in the United States. Travel west several miles, through Pegram, and make a right on Cedar Hill Rd. Welcome to Foggy Bottom Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Nashville, Tennessee. Watch Queue Queue Trail: Harris-Street Bridge, Bluff Overlook, and Tunnel Trails Link to trail map: Harpeth River State Park Trail Map Length of hike: about 2 miles after all is said and done, allow about an hour Commonly searched for in Kingston Springs. Come on an adventure in the Narrows of the Harpeth! $39.95 per canoe plus tax No description has been added yet for this paddling location. One is the tunnel trail that's connected to the Bluff Overlook trail. We had just gotten a new care package, courtesy of Duluth Trading Company, and decided this would be the time to take it for a spin. Explore paddyd85f's photos on Flickr. Check out our FaceBook page for current rates, updates and become our friend. 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