Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday McGregor Park Cumberland Riverwalk Pavilion, out and back, to Ft. Defiance, 2.7 total miles, easy. We can eat lunch after the hike at Wendy’s; The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to […]
Falls Creek Falls State Park, Base of Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Gorge Overlook Trail a 2.4 mile loop. And Paw Paw Trail a 3.2 mile loop. Both trails are moderate. The trails are on natural turf. We will see a 286 foot shear drop water fall, views of Cane Creek Gulf, and pretty woods. […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting, Meet 6:00 P. M. CDT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
Dunbar Cave SP, Long Trail, 2.5 miles, moderate; Most of the trail is on natural turf. There are a few concrete steps. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The trail goes through pretty woods, passes sinkholes, limestone bedrock, goes through a 15 acre Prairie Restoration Project and by a 15 acre lake. Meet 9:00 […]
Long Hunter SP, Day Loop Trail, 4.5 miles, moderate. The trail is on natural turf in the woods. There are a lot of views of Percy Priest Lake. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. Trekking poles are recommend. Bring you lunch. Meet 8:00 A.M. CDT Exit 11 new commuter parking lot. ∼ 62 miles to trail […]
Wednesday. Clarksville Greenway from Pollard Road to the Red River, 6.0 total miles out and back, moderate due to distance and four hills. The trail is paved most of the way. It follows an abandoned railroad through the woods. There is a restroom at the trail head. Dogs are welcome but must be on a […]
Window Cliffs Trail, 5.5 total miles out and back, moderate. The trail is on natural turf with a variety of woods and grassy areas. There are 9 creek crossings twice. There is a cable for balance on some of the crossings. The views from the cliffs and the cliffs themselves are spectacular. Trekking poles are […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Meet 6:00 PM CDT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
LBL Bear Creek Loop Trail, 6.6 miles, moderate. The trail is on natural turf through the woods and a couple of grassy fields. There are a couple of creek crossing near the end of the hike where you might get your feet wet. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There […]
South Cumberland Recreation Area; 2.7 miles, difficult because of steep rocky portions of the trail. The trail is on natural turf in the woods. We will see Greeter and Board Tree Falls plus Blue Hole a nice swimming hole. All are on Firescald Creek. Trekking Poles are recommended. Dogs are allowed if on a leash. […]
Joint Hike with the Clarksville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association. This hike is a moderate 3.5 mile trek. Founded in 1945, Paris Landing State Park was named after an old steamboat and freight landing on the Tennessee River. In the 1800s, the river landing was an important spot for the delivery of goods to serve […]
South Cumberland SP, Fiery Gizzard Trail out and back to Ravens Pointvia the Dog Hole Trail, 10.6 total miles, difficult. The whole trail is on natural turf in the woods. You will see large rock formations, beautiful creeks, waterfalls, and spectacular views. The first 2 miles or so are strenuous. Trekking poles and hiking shoes […]
