Harpeth River Gossett Tract to Harris Street Bridge

Date: June 26, 2016

Distance: 7.7 Miles

Weather: Sunny and Hot

Time on the River: 4 hours

River Conditions: easy

Distance from Nashville: 30 minutes

Close By: Nashville

Put-In: Gossett Tract

Take-Out: Harris Street Bridge

Outfitter: Music City Canoe, Tip-A-Canoe, Foggy Bottom

     The Harpeth was a popular destination today. There was a steady stream of paddlers on the river both young and old. We got to Gossett Tract about 9:30 in the morning and the outfitters were already loading people onto the river. But even with all the paddlers we found stretches of river that were quiet and calm.

     We took our time on this float, stopping to play in the water and talk to fellow paddlers. The piece of river between Gossett Track and the Narrows is lots fun with some nice Class I riffles.  The tunnel built by Montgomery Bell for his ironworks is always an impressive sight. The water was a bit muddy but flowing at a good clip.

Getting splashed by Granddad

Singing on the river

Motgomery Bell's ironworks Tunnel

The Harpeth is one of Nashville's greatest resources for those of us who like to get outside and explore. Please respect the river and follow the “Leave No Trace” principle.