Ellington Agriculture Center - Rogers Walk

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Ellington Agriculture Center

Rogers Walk

Nashville, TN

Why Go:

•          Close to Nashville
•          Never very crowded
•          Scenic Seven Mile Creek is visible on the hike
•          In spring and summer, the flowers will be amazing
•          Visit the horse barn to see the Nashville Police horses
•          Cool museum

Disappointments:

•          Sometimes the trail feels more like a stroll in the neighborhood than a hike.
•          The trail crosses parking lots and roads.

Caution:

•          After a rain the trails will remain muddy for a few days.

Seven Mile Creek

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Roger's Trail

Commentary:

            If you have never been to the Ellington Agriculture Center, I would highly recommend it. Rogers Trail and the other paths on the “campus” may not be a true hike trials but the location is close to town and there are lots of places to explore. The trial goes in and out of the woods, through open fields and into parking lots. I would start on Rogers Walk in the parking lot by the Metrology Center (left hand side). This will take you to a steep decline and the rest of the hike will cover the campus gradually going back up hill. Bathrooms are located in the Museum.

The flower beds and gazebo look amazing in the Spring

            The major institution located in the Ellington Agriculture Center is the TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency). This is the agency that issues all hunting, fishing and boating registration for the state of Tennessee. Also, the Nashville police keep their horses in the big white barn at the top of the hill. Next, is the long white building with a large parking lot in front, this houses the Tennessee State Agriculture Museum. It has some wonderful displays and has some great artifacts. The best part is that it is free. There are some log homes in the back, and makes if feel like you have stepped back in time.

            In the spring the flowers on the “campus” are impressive and many of the local high schools have their prom pictures taken here. The gazebo with the numerous flower beds are a peaceful place to enjoy a lunch in the park during the spring and summer months. I would recommend a visit to the Ellington Agriculture Center even if you did not want to take a hike, especially in the Spring.      The hike itself may not be that memorable but the “campus” is a fun way to spend an afternoon.

One of the many exhibits at the TN State Agriculture Museum

Log home at Museum

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