When you want to take a nice stroll through nature, then nothing quite beats a pleasant pond or a lake. The experience is even better when you have the whole place to yourself. We found a little-known lake trail in Fairview, Tennessee, that will give you beautiful scenery, peace, and quiet.

The Lakes of Bowie loop trail is a 2.6-mile loop with only 144 feet of elevation gain.

Rebecca Meadows/ Google So this trip will be nice and level for the most part and allow a peaceful stroll around several lakes. Take some time to sit and watch the reflection of the trees in the cool calm waters, or watch the sun shimmer over the surface, creating a shining display of sparkles.

Make sure to bring your furry companions on your walk.

Barbara Waggoner/ Alltrails The path is nice and wide, allowing your doggie to have plenty of room to explore and smell. You and your dog are sure to enjoy the fresh scent of pine trees on your walk.

The many variations you can see during certain seasons at Bowie Nature Park are quite stunning. The blossoms on the trees in the spring are exceptionally good.

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The fall colors are always a treat to witness.

Dustin Beard/ Google Walk among the tranquil lakes while viewing the many different changing leaves. The seasons at this nature park give visitors a reason to come back again all year just to see the beauty all around and to experience this hidden gem.

As you follow along the well-maintained and well-marked trail, keep an eye out for the many ducks and geese that visit the park, too. They may be gliding along the water or waddling up on the shore, quacking and honking at each other.

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There are many places to stop and enjoy the calming waters. Bring a picnic and stay awhile in a shaded area overlooking the water. Whatever way you choose to enjoy this trail, it is sure to be a peaceful experience.

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So make sure you get outside and take in all the beauty at this little lake trail in Fairview, Tennessee. Spending a day with a nice relaxing stroll around a couple of lakes is time well spent. The Bowie Nature Park has a nice trail system to take advantage of so make sure to visit its website to plan your next trip there. 

Rebecca Meadows/ Google

So this trip will be nice and level for the most part and allow a peaceful stroll around several lakes. Take some time to sit and watch the reflection of the trees in the cool calm waters, or watch the sun shimmer over the surface, creating a shining display of sparkles.

Barbara Waggoner/ Alltrails

The path is nice and wide, allowing your doggie to have plenty of room to explore and smell. You and your dog are sure to enjoy the fresh scent of pine trees on your walk.

Dustin Beard/ Google

Walk among the tranquil lakes while viewing the many different changing leaves. The seasons at this nature park give visitors a reason to come back again all year just to see the beauty all around and to experience this hidden gem.

John Wright/ Google

Elizabeth Pace Hughes/ Alltrails

If you like nice peaceful strolls by water then check out this lovely boardwalk trail next. 

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Address: Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Rd, Fairview, TN 37062, USA