Trinity Park (Cecil Lewis Park at Trinity) 3680 N Chapel Rd, Franklin, TN 37067
After a few weeks on the west side, we return to Trinity Park for an east side adventure. After heading south towards Peytonsville the 50 mile route runs east via Meeks and Cox before winding its way south on Taliaferro down to the swamp area. After a rest stop at Eagleville (Grindstone Cowboy or the Dollar General) we tackle the climbs of Cheatham Springs, Flat Creek (not at all flat) and Cross Keys. From Bethesda it's back north on Bethesda-Arno and Cool Springs. There is an optional extra pitstop after we cross under the 840, then it's back the way we came, reaching the park via Trinity.
The shorter 30 mile Collegial route leaves via Trinity but then follows the long route as far at Rudderville before running south on Arno and Eudailey-Covington. Then it kicks back west to Arno and comes in as per the long route but via North Capel not Trinity. There is a gas station rest stop at mile 21 should you need a fluids top up
There is generally less tree cover on the east side so please don't skip on the sun protection and hydration. The Routes and Cue Sheets are below