# Long Hunter State Park Couchville Lake Paved Winter Loop & Deer Walks > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Long Hunter State Park (Couchville Lake Area), 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076 - Ages: All ages welcome (2-mile flat paved asphalt loop ideal for strollers and wagons) - Price: FREE admission and free parking throughout Long Hunter State Park - Organizer: Tennessee State Parks - Official page: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/long-hunter - 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/long-hunter-state-park-couchville-lake-paved-winter-loop-and-deer-walk--listing-5789e2abfd5936a0dc153777 ## About Situated along the shoreline of J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage, Long Hunter State Park encompasses 2,600 acres of cedar glades, hardwood forests, and serene lake waters. The park's signature winter highlight for families is the Couchville Lake Trail, an exceptionally maintained, paved 2-mile asphalt loop that circles the perimeter of 110-acre Couchville Lake. The trail is completely level and ADA accessible, allowing families with standard strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs to enjoy an immersive winter lakeside hike without navigating rocks or mud. In January and February, bare forest canopies make it easy for children to spot wintering songbirds, woodpeckers, osprey nests, and herds of white-tailed deer foraging near the shoreline. A scenic 300-foot wooden pedestrian bridge crosses over the lake inlet, providing panoramic lake views where kids can look for winter fish beneath the surface. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: One of the finest paved stroller trails in Middle Tennessee, featuring smooth asphalt with no steps or steep slopes along the entire 2-mile loop. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered picnic pavilions, lakeside wooden benches, and heated modern restrooms with diaper changing stations at the Couchville Lake recreation area. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from infants in strollers and beginning bike/scooter riders to curious young naturalists. • Sensory Tips: Calm and restorative natural environment with gentle water breezes, rustling cedar needles, and soft bird chirps. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Long Hunter State Park Autumn Couchville Lake Trail & Family Nature Walk](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/long-hunter-state-park-autumn-couchville-lake-trail-and-family-nature--listing-45e24799f78b04a6a3a9a1ec) — Open on its own schedule · Long Hunter State Park Couchville Lake, Hermitage · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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