P P A O P a r r o n r t o k g n h M r M N S g a u e a r p a r o m o r a e r a r n u a r l i s N n t m o s n g c E g w d e a h o s s W v n e a m B d d e o i r e o l u d f n b r o t l y f t t e n t y l o h o s s B o e m w a S e u / H e r S l r t e l P r a T a w S p t a p P W r o e t t i h p o n o a a r b e e t s a t l n o O s k e t t R i n P e h s , t u P o e d u , k o a d a c A w r s a r r r k w p k t k s T , w r a s o i B l . l l . t u u H n r s r , a n t O r a s p t , c e e T t p t o h N a b r R 1 e k 4 i r s v . e . m c r i o l S e m s t . a t e Harpeth River From I-40 exit 188 Kingston Springs. Follow signs to Hwy 249 and turn right. At the end of the road turn left on Hwy 70w. Turn right on Cedar Hill Road. Turn left on Narrows of the Harpeth Road. Tennessee Department of Environment and Hours of Operation: The Harpeth River State Park is a day use park Conservation authorization no. 327152, 10,000 April to October: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. copies. This public document was promulgated November to March: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $.04 per copy, Octoer 2007. For Further Information, Contact: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is Harpeth River State Park / 1020 Jackson Hill Rd. / Burns, TN 37029 Office (615) 797-6096 committed to principles of equal opportunity, equal access and Or Contact: Tennessee State Parks / 401 Church St., 7 th Floor affirmative action. Contact the Tennessee Department of Nashville, TN 37243 / Phone (888) 867-2757 www.tnstateparks.com Environment and Conservation EEO/AA coordinator at (888) 867-2757 or the ADA Coordinator at (615) 532-0059 for further information. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at (800) 848-0298. T E N N E S H H S E A E A S S R T R T A A R R P P T T I E E I E E V V P P T E T A E A R R H H R K R K S Fishing Museum Fly fishing is popular among many anglers who enjoy scenic Artifacts uncovered during an early 1970’s excavation of beauty and bass fishing. Other fish species include bream, Mound Bottom are on display inside the park office at bluegill, and channel catfish. Remember, all Tennessee Fishing Montgomery Bell State Park, located off Hwy 70w in Regulations apply. Burns, TN. Hiking There are three trails located at the Narrows of the Harpeth. From the parking area, all trails originate at a common trailhead near the park entrance. A half-mile mile bluff overlook trail includes a steep ascent to a narrow bluff, which offers hikers a panoramic view of the Harpeth Valley. A one mile trail to the site of Montgomery Bell’s Patterson Forge leads to the back - Harpeth River State Park side of the Narrows opening where the water that drove the mill Located along the winding Harpeth River in Middle flume cascades from the tunnel back into the river via a water - Tennessee are natural, cultural and recreational day use fall. A 1/2 mile trail connects the canoe launch area to the areas providing amenities and attractions in beautiful and canoe take-out parking area. At Hidden Lake, a three mile trail natural surroundings. The Narrows of the Harpeth, located meandering through wildflower meadows, forests, and lime - off Cedar Hill Road, is an ideal spot for hiking, picnicking, stone bluffs attracts birders and hikers seeking solitude and fishing, and canoeing. It is also the site of one of the oldest natural beauty. man-made tunnels in existence today. Located two miles upstream from the Narrows is Mound Bottom, a large Mississippian Period Indian Mound Complex. Archeologists believe this Native American town had important political and ceremonial functions. Nearby is Mace Bluff, providing Harpeth River State Park beautiful views of the mounds and a petroglyph of a mace used in ceremonial functions. Further up stream off McCrory Lane is Hidden Lake, a naturalist’s paradise fea - turing hiking trails, majestic bluffs, and abundant wildlife. Off Newsom’s Station Road is Newsom’s Mill, one of the old - est gristmills in Davidson County. Other park sites provid - ing fishing and river access include: Hwy 100 Access locat - ed near Warner Park; Kingston Springs Access, located in Kingston Springs City Park; and The Gossett Tract, located off Cedar Hill Road near Scott’s Cemetery. Picnic Facilities Picnic tables and grill are available at Newsom’s Mill and at the Narrows of the Harpeth “canoe take-out” area. Presently, drinking water and restroom facilities are not available at any of the sites. Boating The Harpeth River is a Class 1 river. It is appropriate for beginners to advanced paddlers. Canoe and kayak trip information and rental rates are available from local outfit - ters in and around Kingston Springs. Swimming The river provides shallow areas for wading and many great swimming holes to cool off in while paddling downstream. .