Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday-Thursday, November 6-7 – Beginner Overnight Backpacking Trip – Savage Gulf State Park. Savage Falls Group Campsite. Joint event with the Murfreesboro Chapter. From the Savage Gulf East Parking Lot, the group campsite is 1.5 miles via the Savage Day Loop and South Rim Trails. After setting up camp, we will hike the 5.8 mile […]
Saturday, November 9 - Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, Georgia. 7 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 am CST. We will hike the Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail and West Rim Loop Trail. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Cloudland Canyon straddles a thousand-foot-deep gorge cut into the mountains by the […]
Saturday, November 16 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 14 miles. Moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise pass KA Point to a secondary trail leading to Brakefield Road and back to Lake Cheston Parking lot. Bring water, snacks […]
Wednesday, November 20-Saturday, November 23 - Camping at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for camping information. Please reserve your own campsite. Wednesday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike […]
Thursday, November 21 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Friday, November 22 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:15 AM CST step off. Pack snacks, […]
Friday, November 29 – After Thanksgiving Hike. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. About 4 miles. Moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Meet at 9:00 am CST in the museum parking lot. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. We will hike the Forks of […]
Saturday, December 7 – Natural Bridge via Snoopers Rock Hike. Prentice Cooper State Forest, Marion County west of Chattanooga. 6.2 miles out and back plus optional 1.4 miles out and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow Trail. Moderate: ups and downs. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. This hike visits two scenic […]
Saturday, December 14 – Greeter Falls Hike, Savage Gulf West Trailhead. 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont. TN. Greeter Falls Trail, Greeter Trail, Blue Hole Trail. About 4 miles total. Moderate due to rough footing. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls, and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views […]
Sunday, December 15 – Garrison Road Loop and the Nature Trail. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Total mileage 2.5 miles rated easy. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will meet at 1:00 pm CST at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion in the picnic area. We will walk across the Duck River […]
On Sunday December 15, 2024 the Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Chapters will hold a joint Christmas Party! From 2:00 to 7:30 pm, we will gather at the conveniently located Ada Wright Center in Fred Deadman Park, 328 N Woodland Street, Manchester (map). The Ada Wright Center is located next to the Little Duck River Greenway, a […]
Thursday, December 19 – Sherwood Forest State Natural Area, Sewanee, TN. South Cumberland State Park – Lost Cove Area. Easy three mile loop hike. This hike offers great views, beautiful forests and interesting geologic features, including a natural bridge. Meet at 9 am CST at the trailhead. Bring water, a snack and hiking poles. Please register […]
