James lawson high School

“Lawson Trails” Formerly known as Hope Park

8/05/2025 - School Is In Session
While Lawson High School is in session, the trails are only open for public use after 3pm and close at dusk. On weekends, when school is not in session, the trail is open dawn to dusk. Lawson H.S. Calendar

08/03/2025 - Trail Work Recap
We had a solid turnout Saturday and others continued work on Sunday. With that, all sections are cleared to ride. The climb out from the Harpeth runs close to a fence with a sharp edge on your left. We suggest walking the fence line. The TrailForks Map has been updated. On the app, you may need to update your region. (Routes need to be updated, but ride CCW from TH).

8/02/2025 - Strava Club & Work To Do
We created a “Strava Club” as a public place for Mountain Bikers to post messages about Group Rides, Trail Concerns or Work Days. Go to www.strava.com/clubs/lawson or from the Strava app, click Groups, Clubs search “Lawson Trails” and join. You will see upcoming events and click “Posts” to see recent stuff.

7/20/2025 - Dirt Shift added for Saturday August 2nd.
A lot of trail is ready to ride, but we need you to help us clear the last bit so people can ride the complete loop. We plan to work then ride, so bring your bike.
August 2nd Dirt Shift
Route That is Ready To Ride

7/14/2025
Thanks to the crew that came out to the 7/12/25 Trail Work Day! We got a few trail sections cleared to ride. We need to sort out the schedule for the automated vehicle gate that restricts access to the entire property.

We are working on updating the maps and trail information. Click the link below or search Lawson Trails on the TrailForks app.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/lawson-trails

6/19/25: NEW NEWS!!!
After much work, SORBA has reached an agreement with Nashville Public Schools & James Lawson High School to use the Mountain Bike Trails!

We need you to help cut back overgrowth to get the trail open. Join us Saturday July 12th. Bring your trimmers, loppers, rakes, bug spray, etc!
https://www.sorbamidtn.org/calendar/20250712/hope

Old School Hype? Check out this old video from Pedaling Dave
https://youtu.be/v567UylvTqk

Dirt shift from this past weekend at Lawson HS! Crews were out clearing the old exit trail. You can now ride a full lap! There are plenty more opportunities to help out. Cane ridge on the 9th and Chickasaw Trace on the 10th! Check the calendar on the
Lets Connect: If you are a local adaptive MTB rider here in Nashville, I want to connect with you! Send an email to president@sorbamidtn.org and intorduce yourself!
Dirt Shift! Our monthly (sometimes more 😎) trail work day(s). The last one was clearing out the overgrowth at the newly reopened Lawson Trails (fka Hope Park). Here’s Chapter VP Shawn Hill and Jimmy O’Neill going to town on the weeds wit
Nashville Trails Update: Weeds, Rain & Why We Need You! Hey Nashville MTB community, What a wild season it’s been! Since May, we’ve seen unprecedented rain and moisture — great for keeping the dirt tacky, but it’s turned