Bryant Grove Trail

Friday, November 29 – formerly Black Friday – now OptOutside Friday

Bryant Grove Trail at Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage TN. An out and back trail of 8 miles, rated moderate. . This flat, winding trail connects the Couchville Lake area to Bryant Grove Recreation Area as it follows the shore of Percy Priest Lake. The path visits several unique habitats, including rare limestone glades. It crosses a wooden bridge above Bryant Grove Creek, where green herons are occasionally seen wading and feeding. At about the one-mile marker (coming from Couchville Lake – and during the appropriate seasons), there is a good “habitat edge” birding spot for warblers, vireos and other species. Keep an eye out for owls, hawks and raccoons along the trail. No pets allowed. We’ll meet at 8:30 am CST at the kiosk near the playground in the Couchville Lake area. You can navigate there using “Couchville Lake Trail” on Google Maps. Bring water and snacks.. To register, contact Doug Burroughs at dougburroughs@tennessee.usa.com or 615-587-0085 (text).