Smith Park Trail Extension
2.5 More Miles.
A new way in for every rider.
We are raising $30,000 to build 2.5 miles of new mountain bike trail at Smith Park in Brentwood. The City of Brentwood approved the route. The community is paying for it. A professional trail builder and volunteers will build it.
The trail
Around the outside. Into the back.
New 2.5 mile trail
New way in
Trails open today
Hardscuffle Haul
The magenta line is the new route. The colored lines at lower left are the trails open today.
The new trail leaves the parking area by the hiking trailhead. It runs up the east side of the park, crosses the north end and drops into the back of the trail network.
A good portion already exists as an access trail used by park staff. That head start is why 2.5 miles costs $30,000.
- New trail
- 2.5 miles
- Total after the build
- Around 10 miles
- Approval
- City of Brentwood
- Funding
- 100% community
- Where
- Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, 1825 Wilson Pike
Why it matters
Today the way in is Hardscuffle Haul, the climb from the soccer fields. That climb keeps a lot of newer riders, younger kids and families from ever reaching the trails.
A second way in
Start near the hiking trailhead. Reach the back of the trails without the climb.
Every skill level
A first timer and a racer can enjoy the same park.
Around 10 miles
Today's network is about 7 miles. The extension adds 2.5 more.
A home course
Brentwood's middle and high school mountain bike teams train here.
Light on the land
Much of the route is an existing park access trail. Less new ground gets disturbed.
Built by neighbors
A professional trail builder and volunteers will build it together.
Trail work days
Grab a tool. Build the trail.
Money builds this trail. So do hands. A professional trail builder and volunteers will build the extension together. We will hold trail work days so you can help.
Hundreds of volunteers showed up to build the first 7 miles. We are doing it again. Work day dates are coming.
Sign up and we will reach out as soon as work day dates are set. Questions: Matt Robertson, 615.212.9314, robertson.mat@gmail.com
$12,000 per mile. About $2.27 per foot.
What your gift builds
Footage is the simple average of $30,000 across 13,200 feet. Actual cost per foot varies by terrain.
Giving levels
Pick your line
Every gift builds trail. Gifts of $1,000 or more join one of three societies named for Brentwood landmarks.
Ravenswood Society
Top placement on the trailhead donor sign. Private tour of the new trail. Recognition at a Brentwood City Commission meeting.
Inglehame Society
Larger placement on the trailhead donor sign. Private tour of the new trail.
Oak Hall Society
Name or logo on the trailhead donor sign. Listed on the Green Space Donor Wall.
Trail Builder
Name on the online donor list.
Trail Friend
Our thanks and campaign updates.
Your name belongs here.
The donor sign at Smith Park honors the neighbors who built the first 7 miles.
Recognition for this campaign is proposed and pending sign off from the City of Brentwood and Citizens for Brentwood Green Space.
How to give
Citizens for Brentwood Green Space, a 501(c)(3), receives every donation. Gifts are tax deductible as the law allows.
Online
Give by PayPal or card through Brentwood Green Space. Pick the mountain bike project in the "Use this Donation for" dropdown so your gift goes to the trail.
Give nowButton not working? Use the Green Space donate page.
By check
Make it payable to:
Citizens for Brentwood Green Space, Inc.1557 Copperstone Dr.
Brentwood TN 37027
Write "Mountain Bike Project" on the memo line.
Giving questions: info@brentwoodgreenspace.org
Trail talk
Is the city paying for any of this?
No. The City of Brentwood approved the route. The extension is 100% community funded.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, as the law allows. Citizens for Brentwood Green Space is a 501(c)(3) and handles every donation.
Why only $30,000 for 2.5 miles?
A good portion of the route is an existing access trail used by park staff. We are improving and connecting it.
How do I direct my gift to the trail?
Pick the mountain bike project in the "Use this Donation for" dropdown. On a check, write it on the memo line.
Can I help build it?
Yes. A professional trail builder and volunteers will build it together at trail work days. Sign up to volunteer.
The crew
