# Long Hunter State Park Autumn Couchville Lake Trail & Family Nature Walk > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sun, Nov 22 - Where: Long Hunter State Park Couchville Lake, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076 - Ages: All ages (Paved 2-mile ADA lake loop trail, footbridge, and playground) - Price: Free admission and parking - Organizer: Tennessee State Parks - Official page: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/long-hunter - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/long-hunter-state-park-autumn-couchville-lake-trail-and-family-nature--listing-45e24799f78b04a6a3a9a1ec ## About Located along the serene eastern shores of J. Percy Priest Lake, Long Hunter State Park encompasses 2,600 acres of cedar glades, hardwood ridges, and pristine water views. A highlight for families with young children is the Couchville Lake Trail, an exceptionally flat 2-mile paved path encircling the tranquil 110-acre Couchville Lake. In late November, the paved shoreline trail is shaded by golden beech, hickory, and oak canopies reflecting brightly on the calm water surface. Children can watch migrating waterfowl, spot white-tailed deer along the wooded edges, and gaze at fish from the wooden pedestrian footbridge that spans the lake's narrow cove. The park also features an expansive playground, picnic pavilions with stone grills, and an interpretive nature center featuring live snakes and aquatic life. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Couchville Lake Trail is completely paved and ADA-accessible, providing one of the smoothest, most stroller-friendly lake walks in Middle Tennessee. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean, heated restrooms with changing tables are located at the Couchville Lake trailhead and the park visitor center; lakeside wooden benches appear every few hundred feet. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all generations; ideal for toddlers in strollers, early walkers, and grandparents seeking an easy, scenic loop. • Sensory Tips: Exceptionally peaceful state park with gentle lake breezes, bird calls, and no motorized boat traffic permitted on Couchville Lake. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Long Hunter State Park Couchville Lake Paved Winter Loop & Deer Walks](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/long-hunter-state-park-couchville-lake-paved-winter-loop-and-deer-walk--listing-5789e2abfd5936a0dc153777) — Open on its own schedule · Long Hunter State Park (Couchville Lake Area), Hermitage · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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