# Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Winter Rail-Trail River Walk > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail (Marks Creek Trailhead), 175 Old Hickory Blvd, Ashland City, TN 37015 - Ages: All ages welcome (Level rail-trail corridor perfect for strollers, wagons, and family bikes) - Price: FREE admission and free public trailhead parking - Organizer: Town of Ashland City Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.ashlandcitytn.net/departments/parks_and_recreation/cumberland_river_bicentennial_trail.php - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/cumberland-river-bicentennial-trail-winter-rail-trail-river-walk--listing-92a2d72a6430fb11bfa6da58 ## About Constructed along the abandoned railbed of the historic Tennessee Central Railroad, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail in Ashland City stretches for miles along the scenic banks of the Cumberland River. The trail features a 4-mile crushed-stone and paved rail-trail corridor that is completely flat and level, making it one of the region's easiest and most peaceful winter nature walks for families. In winter, with foliage absent, families enjoy continuous panoramic views of the wide Cumberland River, limestone bluffs, and wetland marshlands where wintering waterfowl, kingfishers, and bald eagles are frequently sighted. Children can walk across restored wooden railroad trestles spanning Marks Creek, spotting river barges gliding slowly along the waterway. The trailhead at Marks Creek provides easy parking, a covered picnic pavilion, and interpretive historical markers sharing railroad lore that young train enthusiasts will find captivating. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely flat, wide, and smooth crushed limestone surface accommodates standard and jogging strollers, wagons, and children's bikes with ease. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered trailhead pavilion with picnic tables and benches along the riverbank; clean park restrooms with changing facilities available at the trailhead park. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, particularly families with toddlers, beginning bicyclists, and young nature enthusiasts. • Sensory Tips: Immensely calm riverfront environment with gentle lapping river waters, fresh breezes, and quiet woodland ambiance. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Bells Bend Outdoor Center Winter Farmstead Walks & Meadow Hikes](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/bells-bend-outdoor-center-winter-farmstead-walks-and-meadow-hikes--listing-e2a1caf6c72d547a3faccb20) — Open on its own schedule · Bells Bend Outdoor Center & Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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