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Long Hunter State Park
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Long Hunter State Park Bridge Across Lake © Robert Blaylock
Footbridge on walking trail around Couchville Lake at Long Hunter State Park.
Long Hunter State Park Fire On The Lake © Robert Blaylock
Autumn leaves and trees reflect on Couchville Lake in Long Hunter State Park
Long Hunter State Park Morning Mist Rising © Robert Blaylock
Early morning fog rises from Couchville Lake at Long Hunter State Park.
Long Hunter State Park The Lonely Cardinal © Alan Lindsey
Long Hunter State Park Along the trail © Susie Smith
Walking along the 2 mile trail around lake Couchville this is some of the scenery.
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LONG HUNTER STATE PARK
LONG HUNTER STATE PARK
2910 Hobson Pike
Hermitage, Tennessee   37076

Phone: 615-885-2422
Long Hunter State Park is situated along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake. It consists of three units: Couchville, Baker's Grove, and Bryant Grove. Picnicking, swimming, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, nature photography and wildlife observation are among the activities available to park visitors. Planned activities include interpretive and recreation programs for the general public and environmental education programs for school and other interested groups.
Camping
Group Camping:

An area with adjacent lakeshore has been set aside for use by scout, church, or other organized youth groups. There is a small charge for overnight use and advance reservations must be made. Adult supervision is required.
Meeting Rooms
The park also offers a meeting facility that can accommodate 25 people arranged classroom style or 40 people arranged conference room style. Contact the park office for more information.
Swimming
Non-supervised swimming is permitted at Bryant Grove. Swimming in Couchville Lake and in the area of boat ramps is prohibited. CAUTION: The lake bottom is hazardous and you must swim at your own risk!
Boating
Two launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake

Pleasure boating and water-skiing are popular on the 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake. Long Hunter offers two launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake.

Rental boats are available at Couchville Lake during the summer-use season. There is no launch ramp on Couchville Lake for private boats.
Fishing
You can enjoy fishing in two lakes, J. Percy Priest Lake and Couchville Lake. Species include bass, crappie and catfish.

Couchville Lake is a designated family-friendly spot with easy access for children or disabled individuals to fish from the pier.

J.Percy Priest lake offers opportunities for boat-based angling where you might catch bluegill among other species.

Fishing tournaments are held regularly at both locations providing competitive options as well.

Remember that state regulations apply including licensing requirements before casting your line into these waters.


Location
Long Hunter State Park is located near Antioch, Brentwood and Franklin

Picnicking
The park provides two large picnic shelters. The Bryant Grove site is situated around a central parking area and provides lakeshore swim beach, a rustic playground and a volleyball court. The Couchville site, located a short walk from the two parking areas, is located on Couchville Lake near the barrier free Lake Trail. Picnic shelters may be reserved for family reunions, church groups, or other group outings. Each shelter is convenient to restroom facilities. The park begins taking reservations for the shelters on January 1.
Bicycling
In this park, biking is limited to the paved roads and parking areas. Off-road cycling isn't permitted.

The Couchville Lake Loop Road offers a 2-mile bike route with scenic views of the lake.

Be aware that there are no dedicated bicycle trails within this natural reserve's boundaries.

Cyclists should exercise caution due to vehicular traffic on these routes as well as pedestrians sharing paths.

Remember helmets for safety; they're required by law in Tennessee for riders under age 16 but recommended for all ages.

Always respect wildlife you may encounter during your ride - keep safe distances and do not disturb them.

Check weather conditions before setting out since some parts can become hazardous in adverse weather situations.

Ensure bikes are properly maintained prior to visiting, given lack of repair facilities onsite.


Trails
There are several hiking trails at Long Hunter designed to provide pleasant walking experiences for all. Among the more popular is the Lake Trail around Couchville Lake. The Lake Trail is hard surfaced and barrier free and is a self-guided nature trail. The Nature Loop Trail and Inland Trail located at Couchville, are popular short walks. The mile-long Deer Trail begins at the park office and meanders through old field and young forest habitats. The longer Bryant Grove Trail connects Bryant Grove to Couchville.

For the more adventurous, the Bakers Grove Primitive Use Area offers longer day hikes on the Day Loop Trail, and day hiking and overnight camping on the Volunteer Trail. These trails wind along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake, climb overlook bluffs, and wander through hardwood forest, cedar glades, and interesting rock outcroppings.
Nature Programs
Hands on learning and inter-disciplinary research are the two primary focuses of the Long Hunter State Park?s Home School Hunters. This year long outdoor classroom is geared specifically for home schooled children in the Nashville and surrounding areas.
Birding
Birding enthusiasts can spot species like the Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Bluebird and American Goldfinch. The park's Couchville Lake is a hotspot for waterfowl such as Mallards and Canada Geese. Birdwatchers may also see woodland birds including Tufted Titmice, Carolina Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches in wooded areas.

The four-mile Day Loop Trail offers excellent bird-watching opportunities with sightings of Warblers during migration season possible. In winter months one might observe Dark-eyed Juncos or Yellow-rumped Warblers.

There are two observation decks on Bryant Grove trail providing views over Percy Priest lake where Ospreys often nest.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
November 25 I love Couchville Trail by MJ0454
park review stars; one to five I moved to this area in 1997 and each time I walk the Couchville Trail I see breathtaking wild life around me.
September 25 Long Hunter Rocks!
park review stars; one to five Love this place! The walking trail is excellent, the rangers are cool, the playground and picnic area are clean and fun and the deer are friendly. What more can you ask for free!
August 6 There is more by Kosh III
park review stars; one to five This is a great park. But there is a 4th part of the park: Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area which is now open to the public. http://webwhisper.com/Sellars_Farm_SAA/fsfindex.html
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Directions
From Nashville, take I-40 East to Mt. Juliet Road, Exit 226-A. Go south (right) 6.2 miles to the main park entrance. Or, take I-24 east to Old Hickory Boulevard, Exit 62. Go north (left) on SR171 6.4 miles to the main park entrance.

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